Mayor: Immigration Offenses Among Top Arrests In Memphis SAFE Task Force Sweeps

Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris said the Memphis SAFE Task Force’s two largest arrest categories have been outstanding warrants and immigration offenses. He spoke at an Oct. 14 press conference alongside an immigration attorney and an advocate; the remarks followed Gov. Bill Lee touting over 850 arrests tied to the task force. The statement underscores that a significant share of recent arrests are linked to immigration enforcement, drawing concerns from community groups about profiling and civil-rights impacts.