Clients in 'Fear' After Federal Task Force Announcement, Immigration Attorney Says

Immigration activists push back against federal task force

An immigration activist group is fighting back against the National Guard coming to Memphis by informing and preparing the Latino community. President Donald Trump on Monday announced in addition to the troops, a Memphis Safe Task Force would also be deployed, including federal agencies such as the FBI, ATF, DEA, ICE and Homeland Security.

Clients in 'fear' after federal task force announcement, immigration attorney says

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- As Memphis waits for more answers as to what the President's recent memorandum means for the city, many in the immigrant community are wondering what's next, too. The Memphis Safe Task Force, which the President has called for, includes the Department of Homeland Security and specifically talks about enforcing federal immigration law. The new federal task force is made up of multiple branches of government, including the Depart…

Trump Establishes Federal Task Force to Combat Nation's Highest Violent Crime Rate in Memphis

For too long, American cities have been surrendered to criminals while politicians debate and deflect. Families lock their doors earlier each night. Businesses board up... The post Trump Establishes Federal Task Force to Combat Nation’s Highest Violent Crime Rate in Memphis appeared first on Patriot Journal.

Trump targets Memphis in law enforcement surge

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday established a "Memphis Safe Task Force," modeled after the recent federal law enforcement surge in the nation's capital, as part of a broader initiative he says is needed to combat urban violence.

Trump Signs Memorandum Aiming To Reduce Crime In Memphis

President Trump signed a memorandum to create a task force to reduce crime in Memphis, Tennessee. Trump said that the task force was created at the request of Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, who attended the signing. “I’m tired of crime holding the great city of Memphis back,” Lee said. He added, “when we come together, we can make significant change in our city and the city of Memphis.” Federal law enforcement on the ground in Memphis will include the…

Trump Creates Memphis Task Force to Battle Violent Crime in Tenn. City

A new presidential directive calls for federal agencies, including the FBI and DEA, to help state and local law enforcement combat violent crime in Memphis, with the possibility of National Guard deployment to the city.