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.

  • BarneyPiccolo@lemmy.today
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    14 hours ago

    We have never suspended elections in this country, not even during the Civil War. That is a BRIGHT RED LINE.

    If he suspends elections for ANY reason, it’s on. That is officially the end of our Democracy, and the end of America. Without elections, we have no government at worst, and a different government at best, but either way, Democratic America is dead, and I am then a citizen of a non-existent nation.

    If I’m not a citizen, I’m not paying taxes, following any laws, or recognizing ANY authority.

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      11 hours ago

      But would you ever storm the Capitol Building to interrupt or invalidate an election verification? Suspend the results …and if they had better luck that day your statement would look silly today…

      …and they almost did. But sure, perhaps YOU wouldn’t do these things in YOUR country.