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Memphis residents file lawsuit alleging abuses by Trump-backed task force
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A lawsuit has been filed against the administration of United States President Donald Trump, accusing them of harassment during an immigration and crime crackdown in Memphis. The complaint focuses on the Memphis Safe Task Force, a law enforcement initiative launched in collaboration with state and local officials. Plaintiffs allege that task force agents retaliated against locals for engaging in activities protected under the First Amendment, including filming arrests. The lawsuit describes threats of arrests and physical intimidation.