Memphis mayor says his admin trying to keep Task Force focused on violent crime — not immigration

By , Daily Memphian Updated: November 06, 2025 5:37 PM CT | Published: November 06, 2025 3:39 PM CT

While Mayor Paul Young is unsure how long the National Guard and Memphis Safe Task Force will remain, he said he wants to focus on sustaining a low crime rate once the operation ends.

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Lydia Williams is a native Memphian who graduated from the University of Missouri with a degree in journalism. She has written stories about community issues, health and education. 


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