NAACP demands end of Trump’s anticrime taskforce in Memphis after deaths of Black men
Summary
The NAACP has asked the U.S. Department of Justice to stop the Memphis Safe Task Force, a police and military group started by President Trump, after two Black men recently died during encounters with law enforcement in Tennessee. The NAACP wants a full, open federal investigation into these deaths and better police accountability in the city.Key Facts
- Two Black men died recently in Tennessee: Tyrin Johnson was shot by National Guard troops, and Darius Chappell died in jail.
- The Memphis Safe Task Force, created by President Trump, combines federal, state, and local law officers to fight crime in Memphis.
- The NAACP sent a letter to acting Attorney General Todd Blanche calling for the task force’s suspension and a transparent federal investigation.
- Tyrin Johnson was said by investigators to have had a gun and fired shots before being shot by troops.
- Darius Chappell was arrested after a police “use of force” incident involving a police dog biting him while held down by officers.
- The Clarksville police have started an internal investigation and placed one officer on leave related to Chappell’s death.
- The NAACP criticizes the Justice Department for not properly investigating these cases or holding officers accountable.
- A NAACP survey showed most Memphis residents disapprove of the National Guard’s presence, feeling it reduces safety and trust.
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