Some Memphis businesses push back against Memphis Safe Task Force

By: Anita Wadhwani

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: September 1, 2026

Words: 1,146

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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More than 50 Memphis businesses have signed onto a public pledge to deny service to members of the Memphis Safe Task Force, citing a pattern of widespread intimidation by its agents that have kept workers and customers away.

The pledge — made by owners of local cafes, cocktail bars, restaurants and hair salons — includes a commitment to deny entry to task force agents conducting warrantless searches and a demand that local and …

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