ACLU claims Memphis Safe Task Force harassing plaintiff

By: Sam Stockard

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: September 9, 2026

Words: 714

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 4 days ago


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Memphis Safe Task Force agents are continuing to harass and intimidate people who record their activities, according to a new federal court filing by the American Civil Liberties Union.

The ACLU and legal team for Memphis resident Hunter Demster filed a declaration on his behalf Wednesday, claiming the task force is retaliating against him for recording immigration and law enforcement activity. The filing, which is backed up by