A special task force, backed by former President Trump and Republican Governor Bill Lee, has made thousands of arrests in Memphis, Tennessee, to combat crime. However, this surge in law enforcement is straining the local court system and jail, with officials predicting long-term issues. While homicides and aggravated assaults have risen significantly since 2018, there was a 20% drop in these numbers in the first nine months of this year. Critics argue that the task force unfairly targets minority communities, causing fear and intimidation among law-abiding residents. By October, over 300 arrests were made on administrative warrants, many related to immigration. The human cost of these actions is deeply concerning for the community.

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