The image is a still from a video taken by Hunter Demster who was told he would have to move 25 feet away or face misdemeanor charges due to a TN law that went into effect in July.
The Tennessee law is similar to those passed in Indiana and Louisiana, which two federal courts have ruled unconstitutional due to the laws’ vague nature in allowing police broad discretion to create buffer zones.
National Guard members were seen patrolling a popular commercial area after arriving in Memphis on Friday and there have been reports of an increase in immigration raids and stop-and-frisk policing.
On Monday October 13, 2025, the DOJ released the following numbers and reasons for arrests of over 800 individuals (including 17 juveniles) in Memphis:
• Warrant pickups - 297
• Administrative (Immigration) - 161
•Firearms Arrests - 94
•Narcotics - 79
•Homicide - 6
•Probation/Parole - 2
•Sex Offenses - 34
•130 unexplained "other" charges
62 "known gang members" were also reportedly identified in the operation.
