4 d. ago Memphis sees opportunity in Trump's plans for federal intervention

Many in Memphis acknowledge that crime in the city is a real problem. And while President Trump's federal intervention might not be their ideal way to handle it, they're hoping it can provide some much-needed relief.

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6 d. ago Furious father slams 'soft on crime' policies after daughter allegedly killed by repeat offender in SC

Father Stephen Federico is urging lawmakers to crack down on “soft on crime" policies after his daughter’s accused killer’s lengthy record was revealed.

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7 d. ago Gov. Jeff Landry Wants National Guard Troops Deployed in Louisiana

Gov. Jeff Landry’s request to the Trump administration highlights how Republican-led states are embracing the president’s push to use the Guard to crack down on crime.

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7 d. ago Memphis and Portland, Ore. brace for troops. Why Chicago might be next

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said the Department of Homeland Security has requested for 100 military personnel to help protect ICE agents and facilities in his state.

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8 d. ago 3 things to know about Trump's plan to send troops to Portland and Memphis

President Trump ordered the deployment of troops to Portland and said he's authorized them to use "full force" to curb protests outside of ICE facilities.

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1 week ago An influx of federal agents will arrive in Memphis next week, governor says

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee said National Guard troops will serve in support roles to local law enforcement and not be tasked with making arrests.

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1 week ago Federal Forces Set to Arrive in Memphis Next Week, Governor Says

The deployment will eventually include more than a dozen federal agencies, Gov. Bill Lee of Tennessee said, as well as the National Guard.

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1 week ago CEO of Boston nonprofit facing crack cocaine distribution charges

Javan Tooley is the founder and CEO of Adapt & Evolve LLC. The post CEO of Boston nonprofit facing crack cocaine distribution charges appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago Trump Is Expanding the National Guard’s Role. Some Former Generals Worry.

Responding to crises at home is part of the Guard’s mission. Helping crack down on crime in U.S. cities isn’t, say some former leaders, who fear this shift could hurt the force.

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2 w. ago Trump is deploying the National Guard to Memphis. Experts worry it's becoming normal

The president signed an order earlier this week to send Tennessee state National Guard troops, along with officials from various federal departments and agencies, into Memphis, in an effort to fight crime. It's one of several U.S. cities Trump has singled out for such a move, testing the limits of presidential power and military force.

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2 w. ago Tennessee's governor welcomed the National Guard. Illinois' JB Pritzker is a hard no.

Trump on Monday said he planned to send National Guard troops to Memphis. The news gives fresh relevance to NPR's recent interview with Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, who declined to ask for the military.

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2 w. ago Memphis residents split over National Guard deployment to fight city's crime

President Trump has approved the 'Memphis Safe Task Force' to crackdown on crime in Memphis. Some residents point to a decrease in crime as evidence that intervention is unnecessary.

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3 w. ago Trump orders National Guard troops to Memphis in latest military deployment

Trump orders National Guard troops to Memphis in latest military deployment  Al Jazeera

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3 w. ago Trump Signs Off on Sending National Guard to Memphis to Crack Down on Crime

The president repeated that Chicago, New Orleans and other Democratic-run cities could be next.

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3 w. ago Trump Signs Memo Establishing Task Force to Crack Down on Memphis Crime

President Donald Trump established the "Memphis Safe Task Force," which is modeled after the task force he established to clean up Washington, DC. The post Trump Signs Memo Establishing Task Force to Crack Down on Memphis Crime appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago Trump deploys National Guard to Memphis, calling it a ‘replica’ of his crackdown on Washington

Trump deploys National Guard to Memphis, calling it a ‘replica’ of his crackdown on Washington  PBS

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3 w. ago Trump orders National Guard, FBI to Memphis in new crime crackdown

President Donald Trump signed a memorandum establishing the Memphis, Tennessee, Safe Task Force, involving federal agencies like the FBI, National Guard and Drug Enforcement Administration.

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3 w. ago Trump claims FBI deployment reduced Memphis crime as city faces potential National Guard intervention

President Donald Trump claims federal officers reduced crime in Memphis and plans National Guard deployment, drawing mixed reactions from Tennessee officials.

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3 w. ago Exclusive — Sen. Bill Hagerty: 'Project Viper' Leads to More than 500 Arrests in Memphis in Federal

Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-TN) announced that a federal and state operation led to the arrest of more than 500 criminals and could serve as a model to crack down on crime across the country. The post Exclusive — Sen. Bill Hagerty: ‘Project Viper’ Leads to More than 500 Arrests in Memphis in Federal-State Crackdown on Crime appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago Trump eyes federal takeover of blue city with highest violent crime rate in US: 'Deeply troubled'

President Trump announces plans to deploy National Guard troops to Memphis, which has the highest violent crime rate among U.S. cities with over 250,000 people.

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