ACLU lawsuit: ‘Startling pattern’ of First Amendment violations by Memphis Safe Task Force

The ACLU filed a lawsuit against the Memphis Safe Task Force, alleging First Amendment violations through retaliation, intimidation, and harassment against individuals recording their activities. The lawsuit challenges a Tennessee law requiring observers to stay 25 feet away, which the ACLU claims stifles documentation. The DOJ disputes these claims, citing over 9,000 arrests by the Task Force, which was established by President Donald Trump to combat crime in Memphis.