We brought together local pastors who shared how the federal occupation deeply affected their congregations. #FreeTennessee
Last week's community update shed light on the lingering effects of a federal occupation on our youth. Advocates across the mental health, education, and social services sectors are doing inspiring work to empower young people, keep them safe, and amplify their voices. #FreeTennessee
No American city is a war zone. Kudos to this judge who recognizes this. This is the kind of check on executive overreach we desperately need. #FreeTennessee
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Many Memphians have noticed similar helicopters circling Downtown and hovering low over neighborhoods. Like Portland said, what is going on? Our administration has received no information about why a military-style helicopter has been circling the city. #FreeTennessee
Shelby Co. mayor not exactly jazzed about Gov. Bill Lee sending Nat'l Guard to Memphis "Let me summarize: He can't do it. #FreeTennessee
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Youth leaders from across Shelby County spoke out at the Board of Commissioners Meeting. They bravely voiced deep concerns about the deployment of the National Guard to Memphis.
I’m disappointed commissioners weren’t convinced and many voted against opposing occupation in TN.
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After troops were deployed to D.C., streets emptied out and local businesses saw sales collapse. Uncertainty hurts local economies. We can’t afford that in Tennessee. We need solutions that support our small businesses, not hurt them. #FreeTennessee
Here’s what our Attorney General said in 2021. But this isn’t a complex legal issue, and abiding by the law isn’t partisan. No state official can send troops into Tennessee towns and cities whenever he wants. Our Governor should abide by the Tennessee Constitution, or try to amend it. #FreeTennessee
Here's what the Tennessee Constitution says about a Tennessee Governor sending National Guard troops into Tennessee communities this week. Let me summarize: He can't do it. #FreeTennessee
Of course she's too scared to face her unfortunate constituents. All these incompetent, criminal Republifascists need to be voted out permanently.
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