US EditionGov. Bill Lee Says State Will Appeal Ruling Pausing National Guard Deployment in Memphis
Tennessee disputes court's injunction citing violent crime emergency; National Guard continues operations during appeal of legal ruling that halted deployment in Memphis.
- On Nov. 18, Governor Bill Lee announced the state will appeal the injunction, saying `Memphians know their city is facing a violent crime emergency that the state must address`,
- The chancery court found no statutory 'grave emergency' justifying the Guard's use, concluding Governor Bill Lee violated state law by deploying troops without a local request or disaster under the Tennessee State Constitution.
- Earlier this year, the Guard deployed under the Memphis Safe Task Force announced on September 12, with a group of Democratic officials filing an October 2025 lawsuit and posting a $50,000 bond.
- As of Nov. 18, court records show the appeal had not yet been filed; Chancellor Moskal added a stay that would trigger upon appeal, and Attorney Joshua Salzman said his team is ready to respond swiftly.
- County leaders say Guard funds could support Memphis-Shelby County Schools maintenance, similar disputes in Illinois, California and Oregon highlight national debate, and Lee Harris claims deployment followed Trump directives.
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