Press Releases

Federal Court Hears Arguments Urging Immediate Action to Protect Memphis Residents’ Right to Record

The ACLU and ACLU of Tennessee filed a motion for preliminary injunction after residents experienced retaliation for observing and documenting Memphis Safe Task Force activity.

New Filing Details Continued Intimidation Campaign Against Memphis Resident for Recording Memphis Safe Task Force Activity

After observing and documenting the Task Force, client Hunter Demster accounts arrest, harassment, and intimidation

ACLU-TN Asks Federal Court to Hold City of Memphis Accountable for Police Response to “No Kings” Event

Motion Seeks Hearing Over Alleged Violations of Longstanding Kendrick Consent Decree Protecting First Amendment Activity

New Filings Detail Disturbing Accounts of Federal Agents Retaliating Against Memphis Residents

Residents describe being surveilled at home, pulled over under false pretenses, boxed in with vehicles, and jailed in retaliation for observing and documenting Memphis Safe Task Force activity