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Federal Forces and national Guard being sent to Memphis
There is no emergency that merits sending federal forces and the National Guard into Memphis, and the presence of these forces will only make our city less safe and less secure. The action may result in violations of basic rights and liberties, including violations of the Kendrick Consent Decree which further protects Memphians from illegal surveillance.
How the Memphis Safe Task Force Threatens Families and Civil Liberties
Data and Stories Reveal the Gap Between Trump Administration Claims and the Reality on Memphis Streets
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Jan 27, 2026
Tennessee Parents and Faith Leaders Seek to Block Religious Public School
Parents, pastors, and taxpayers unite to defend secular public education, arguing religious charter school would force Knox County residents to fund Christian indoctrination
Jan 22, 2026
Rutherford County library board to vote on removing 2,700 books and eliminating Freedom to Read protections. ACLU-TN calls on community to defend freedom to read.
Rutherford County library board to vote on removing 2,700 books and eliminating Freedom to Read protections. ACLU-TN calls on community to defend freedom to read.
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