Memphis Safe Task Force nets 9 arrests in 24 hours
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Attorney General Pam Bondi says via social media that the Memphis Safe Task Force made more than 50 arrests over a two-day period.
Federal law enforcement's presence is expected to boost public safety, but it is sparking mixed reactions among residents.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi arrived in Memphis Oct. 1 to speak with troops, police officers and local leaders.
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‘Things are about to change:’ White House releases statement on Memphis Safe Task Force’s 1st day of operations
Monday marks the start of operations for the Memphis Safe Task Force. Thirteen agencies, including the National Guard, are making their way to the Bluff City.
Federal authorities are racking up arrests in Tennessee’s second-most populous city as President Donald Trump surges federal officers and National Guard troops to crack down on crime across major Democratic-run cities.
About a dozen federal law enforcement agencies ordered by President Donald Trump to fight crime in Memphis, Tennessee, have begun making arrests