President Donald Trump authorized the deployment of the Army National Guard to Memphis, Tennessee, to address public safety concerns. The move followed a memorandum signed by the president to activate federal resources.
The federal task force includes the FBI, ATF, DEA, ICE, Homeland Security Investigations, and the US Marshals. Attorney General Pam Bondi will lead the effort to target career criminals and restore order.
Trump cited a rise in violent crime, referencing 11 killings reported over a two-week period in Memphis. He indicated Chicago and other cities may face similar deployments despite state-level resistance.