Memphis officials vow challenge after guard deployment halted by judge
Local and state leaders gathered Tuesday, Nov. 17 to celebrate a temporary halt to the National Guard deployment in Memphis. L to R: Rep. G.A. Hardaway, Rachael Spriggs, Keith Caldwell, Tikelia Rucker, Rep. Gabby Salinas and JB Smiley, Jr. (Aarron Fleming/The Daily Memphian)
State and local leaders who sued the state over the guard deployment gathered to celebrate what they called a historic victory and discuss next steps.
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Aarron Fleming covers public safety for The Daily Memphian, focusing on crime and the local court system. He earned his bachelor’s in journalism and strategic media from the University of Memphis.
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