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A masked member of the federal task force that has arrested almost 700 American citizens in Memphis, TN over the past 2 weeks with very little national attention. (sh.itjust.works)
submitted 3 days ago by AcidiclyBasicGlitch@sh.itjust.works to c/pics@lemmy.world
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The image is a still from a video taken by Hunter Demster who was told he would have to move 25 feet away or face misdemeanor charges due to a TN law that went into effect in July.

The Tennessee law is similar to those passed in Indiana and Louisiana, which two federal courts have ruled unconstitutional due to the laws’ vague nature in allowing police broad discretion to create buffer zones.

National Guard members were seen patrolling a popular commercial area after arriving in Memphis on Friday and there have been reports of an increase in immigration raids and stop-and-frisk policing.

On Monday October 13, 2025, the DOJ released the following numbers and reasons for arrests of over 800 individuals (including 17 juveniles) in Memphis:

• Warrant pickups - 297

• Administrative (Immigration) - 161

•Firearms Arrests - 94

•Narcotics - 79

•Homicide - 6

•Probation/Parole - 2

•Sex Offenses - 34

•130 unexplained "other" charges

62 "known gang members" were also reportedly identified in the operation.

The Memphis task force is composed of state, federal, and local agencies. The majority of arrests have occured following traffic stops of Memphis residents.

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[–] AcidiclyBasicGlitch@sh.itjust.works 7 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

Pretty sure it's the agency he works for, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI).

They are one of several federal agencies listed as part of the Memphis task force. JTFF hasn't been officially mentioned regarding the Memphis task force, but it's worth noting that HSI is also part of the task force that Trump has directed to carry out his new domestic terrorism memo (NSPM-7)

The order, named NSPM-7, directs the JTTF and its offices to create a national strategy to “investigate, prosecute, and disrupt entities and individuals engaged in acts of political violence and intimidation” that suppress lawful political activity or obstruct the rule of law.

Joint Terrorism Task Force is a federal law enforcement organization that combats both domestic and international terrorism. The unit collaborates with various federal, state, tribal, and local partners, including the FBI and Homeland Security Investigations, to combat terrorism.

Sounds pretty fucking similar to the unit of state, local, and federal partners currently arresting hundreds of American citizens in Memphis 🤷‍♀️