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.

The Memphis task force is composed of state, federal, and local agencies. The majority of arrests have occured following traffic stops of Memphis residents.

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[–] 164 points 1 year ago (12 children)

I fucking hate where this country is right now.

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  • [–] 24 points 1 year ago (9 children)

    After the deportations are done, when the economic crash is looking much worse, he'll need enemies of the people to turn on - and who knows how brutal things might get then.

    The aim may well be enough to delay elections indefinitely, which would require a lot of blood. It may not stop.

    The first year of many.

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  • [–] 21 points 1 year ago (3 children)

    We have never suspended elections in this country, not even during the Civil War. That is a BRIGHT RED LINE.

    If he suspends elections for ANY reason, it's on. That is officially the end of our Democracy, and the end of America. Without elections, we have no government at worst, and a different government at best, but either way, Democratic America is dead, and I am then a citizen of a non-existent nation.

    If I'm not a citizen, I'm not paying taxes, following any laws, or recognizing ANY authority.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago

    But would you ever storm the Capitol Building to interrupt or invalidate an election verification? Suspend the results ...and if they had better luck that day your statement would look silly today...

    ...and they almost did. But sure, perhaps YOU wouldn't do these things in YOUR country.

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  • [–] 4 points 1 year ago* (3 children)

    Catholics, Italians, European Spanish, and eastern Europeans are up next after the brown people are gone

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago (2 children)

    Probably Jehovah's Witnesses, Seventh Day Adventists, and Mormons too.

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  • [–] 75 points 1 year ago (8 children)

    Imagine being Asian American and working for ICE.... Guess he's hoping if he arrests enough people, he'll be put on the good list

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    [–] 73 points 1 year ago (5 children)

    I can't wait for him to be dragged away by the people he works for. Non white not right as they say.

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  • [–] [S] 29 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

    That's the thing about "hierarchies" that rely on manipulating and dividing the masses to carry out social darwinism for them. Anyone and everyone is welcome to join, as long as they can be exploited. Once you've served your purpose, you find out real quick your new purpose is simply to replace the scapegoat you helped eliminate.

    It doesn't matter if you're JD Vance, Bari Weiss, or some random schmo that joined ICE bc they just needed the money and didn't mind hurting other people. You do not belong at the top of their hierarchy. You don't "earn" a spot. You're either born into it, or you're not. In case it wasn't already obvious, claims of meritocracy are part of the projection and manipulation thing.

    It's amazing that people are dumb enough to believe that the same families of generational wealth, who have recycled and relied on this same strategy over and over again, have simply made a special exception and welcomed them into the club. As long as they don't step out of line, and as long as they always do as they're told, they'll be safe, regardless of what history tells them.

    They're so busy enjoying the little taste of power and belonging that they've been rewarded with for enabling the "lions," they won't even realize they're being fattened up to make a more convincing public sacrifice until it's too late.

    "The leopards won't eat my face, bc they've made me an honorary leopard." 🐆

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    Nah, his loyalty will be rewarded with a cushy job as a concentration camp guard, where he can abuse, rape, and murder inmates to his heart's content.

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  • [–] 5 points 1 year ago

    Historically no, most are treated as though they can't be trusted and are often killed en masse because fuckin duh. A select few will get treated well but never completely trusted because again duh.

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  • [–] 59 points 1 year ago (3 children)

    I'm really hoping at some point a patriot leaks the payroll list with all their names.

    These traitorous fascists do not deserve to live freely in our society. And something like that happening would significantly reduce the number of people willing to work for this traitorous administration.

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  • [–] 7 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    They would just call that person a traitor and a terrorist and the courts would punish them accordingly.

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  • [–] 9 points 1 year ago

    I mean, yes, that's true, but look at other famous whistleblowers. Edward snowden still lives in exile in russia over a decade later. How long did assange have to take shelter in an embassy? They felt strongly enough to take their actions, knowing that they might be targeted by one of the most powerful and ruthless governments on the planet.

    Maybe there will be someone who is willing to be dragged through the mud and made an example of by our legal system.

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  • [–] 33 points 1 year ago (4 children)

    I thought they were firing all a fatties?

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    Oh look. It's a walking beer belly that is for some ironic reason wearing an Under Armor Hat like a choad. What a fucking surprise. At this point it seems like it's right up there with Ed Hardy and Tap Out.

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  • [–] 21 points 1 year ago (5 children)

    Being that it requires zero credentials to get hired by these goons maybe a bunch of us should apply and dismantle from within

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  • [–] 10 points 1 year ago* (4 children)

    That's a viable strategy. Get hired, fit in, then be virtuosically incompetent.

    I remember reading about a Democratic activist during one of the presidential campaigns, who got a job working in some random local Republican office somewhere. He was doing lots of light sabotage, when he caught the flu. He wanted to stay home, but he dragged himself to the office when nobody was around, and smeared his disease-ridden saliva all over the office, on doorknobs, keyboards, etc.

    Within a week, most of the people in the office were down sick with the flu in the middle of a presidential election.

    Street-level biological terrorism.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago (3 children)

    I know your story is a lark, because of "He wanted to stay home, but he dragged himself to the office when nobody was around"

    In America, you work yourself to the bone publicly and without consideration of illness, because line must go up. American work ethic is dumb and destructive like that.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    Why is that a "lark?"

    There would be lots of times when a campaign office would be closed - late at night, holidays, when the staff is at a campaign event, etc. It's not difficult to believe that he would know of a length of time when he could be alone in the office to spread germs, as long as he had a key.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago* (1 child)

    It is just that being stealthy isn't required in the first place. He could just go to work, and the infection will spread. Remember, MAGA doesn't wear face diapers. Or believe in germ theory. Probably doesn't endorse handwashing, neither.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago*

    This was long before Covid, so nobody was thinking about masks.

    Campaign offices are often crowded and busy, and you aren't going to be able to smear your spit on various keyboards, work surfaces, door knobs, handles, etc. without getting noticed.

    If you have access, then it's just easier, and safer, to do it when nobody is around.

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  • [–] 14 points 1 year ago

    Fucking loser. Nazi POS.

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  • [–] 13 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    Unless they're using a calibrated tape measure, I don't think eyeballing 25ft is going to hold up on court.

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  • [–] 3 points 1 year ago

    Eh. The law is more likely to be voided based on the rulings mentioned in Indiana and Louisiana. The courts never seem to care about the eyeballing of required footage. Just ask all the folks who have paid fines based on distances for traffic tickets.

    Plus, that whole 'beat the ticket, but not the ride' saying is too fucking true. It's shitty, but the legal system doesn't give a fuck. They've (the supreme court that is) even said that an officer pulling you over for a law that doesn't exist is perfectly fine.

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  • [–] 25 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    Bout as big a gap in that armor as a deer heart.

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  • [–] 8 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    Anyone ever hear of zoom lenses?

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  • [–] 8 points 1 year ago

    What size vest (extender) is he using? That tub of lard will look like an upside down turtle if he attempts a combat roll.

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  • [–] 7 points 1 year ago

    Please keep an eye on us. We have a lot of history with THP, the national guard and race relations.

    There is full political buy in. What happens here will probably be a blueprint.

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  • [–] 7 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    What's the term for a state-sanctioned terrorist?

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  • [–] 6 points 1 year ago

    He's just a little chubby

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  • [–] 5 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    I would love to see one of these idgets try to take down someone like ms13...

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  • [–] 23 points 1 year ago

    The piece of shit is FAT AS FUCK... EATING YOUR TAX DOLLARS

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  • [–] 8 points 1 year ago

    Muricans: wE aRe NOt tHERe yeT

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago

    Did they have MI13 tattooed on their hand?

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago

    Meal team six special buffet operations.

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  • [–] [S] 7 points 1 year ago*

    Pretty sure it's the agency he works for, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI).

    They are one of several federal agencies listed as part of the Memphis task force. JTFF hasn't been officially mentioned regarding the Memphis task force, but it's worth noting that HSI is also part of the task force that Trump has directed to carry out his new domestic terrorism memo (NSPM-7)

    The order, named NSPM-7, directs the JTTF and its offices to create a national strategy to “investigate, prosecute, and disrupt entities and individuals engaged in acts of political violence and intimidation” that suppress lawful political activity or obstruct the rule of law.

    Joint Terrorism Task Force is a federal law enforcement organization that combats both domestic and international terrorism. The unit collaborates with various federal, state, tribal, and local partners, including the FBI and Homeland Security Investigations, to combat terrorism.

    Sounds pretty fucking similar to the unit of state, local, and federal partners currently arresting hundreds of American citizens in Memphis 🤷‍♀️

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