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On September 12, 2025, President Donald Trump announced the deployment of the National Guard to Memphis, Tennessee, marking a shift as the city is in a Republican-led state. This follows prior deployments to Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., amid ongoing debates over military involvement in policing and immigration enforcement. Trump claims the deployments address crime surges, despite data showing declines in some cities. The move has drawn mixed reactions from local officials and political figures.
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President Trump has extended federal law enforcement efforts in Washington, D.C., and Memphis amid ongoing debates over crime policies. The moves include deploying the National Guard and federal agencies, with mixed reactions from local officials. Data shows crime was already decreasing before these interventions, raising questions about their necessity and impact.
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President Trump announced plans to establish the Memphis Safe Task Force, including deploying troops to combat rising crime. He also indicated potential similar actions in Chicago, St. Louis, and New Orleans, citing concerns over violence and disorder in these cities. The move signals an escalation of federal involvement in urban crime issues.
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A mass shooting at Southport's American Fish Company resulted in three deaths and multiple injuries. Nigel Edge, a former Marine, was arrested after firing from a boat into a crowd. The attack appears premeditated, with Edge facing multiple charges, including murder. The incident has heightened community fears and police presence.
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On October 5, 2025, President Donald Trump authorized 300 National Guard troops to Chicago to protect federal officers amid escalating tensions and federal immigration enforcement operations. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker opposed the move, calling it un-American. The deployment follows a recent shooting incident involving federal agents and an armed woman in suburban Broadview, Illinois.
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Derrick Groves, a convicted murderer and escapee from a New Orleans jail, was found hiding in an Atlanta home after nearly five months on the run. Authorities recaptured him following a standoff involving police and SWAT teams. Groves faces extradition to Louisiana, where he is charged with escape and other crimes.
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Calvin Duncan, ex-inmate and legal advocate, was elected as clerk of the parish criminal court in New Orleans. After serving 28 years in prison and winning exoneration, he aims to modernize court record systems and ensure fair treatment, defeating incumbent Darren Lombard in a runoff. The election highlights his lifelong fight for justice.
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U.S. Border Patrol agents are expected to arrive in New Orleans as part of a nationwide crackdown on undocumented immigrants, with operations beginning in December and continuing into January. The deployment follows similar efforts in other cities, amid political tensions over immigration enforcement.
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The Trump administration has launched new immigration enforcement operations in New Orleans, targeting undocumented individuals with criminal histories. The effort follows similar actions in other cities, amid criticism over tactics and concerns about civil rights violations. Operations are ongoing, with plans for further deployment of federal agents and National Guard troops.