Memphis Residents Sue Over Police Harassment of Filmers

Four Memphis residents have filed a federal lawsuit against the Memphis Safe Task Force, alleging harassment, arrests, and excessive force for filming police in public. They claim this violates their First Amendment rights and points to poor training for officers on handling protected speech. The task force, composed of federal agents and local law enforcement, has been active since late September, conducting over 120,000 traffic stops and warrant services. The plaintiffs also challenge Tennessees Halo Law, which they argue is being misused to silence non-interfering filmers. They seek a declaration that this retaliation is unconstitutional and an end to further...