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The National Guard in Memphis- Feelings are running high in anticipation of the deployment of National Guard troops in the coming weeks. Is the deployment of troops necessary to handle local crime? Why or why not? What are the possible harms of troop deployment in our city? What are the possible benefits?

https://dailymemphian.com/section/metropublic-safety/article/55148/public-reactions-to-president-trumps-memphis-national-guard-task-force#/questions/

https://www.npr.org/2025/09/18/nx-s1-5544549/memphis-national-guard-trump

https://dailymemphian.com/section/metrocity-of-memphis/article/55290/mayor-paul-young-national-guard-in-memphis-hundreds-of-feds-to-join

https://www.whitehouse.gov/articles/2025/09/memphis-welcomes-president-trumps-action-to-restore-public-safety/

https://tennesseelookout.com/2025/09/16/shelby-county-lawmakers-torn-over-national-guard-deployment-to-memphis/