Immigration advocates say fear surges as Task Force ramps up
National Guardsmen and Memphis Police patrol Downtown around the Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid and Riverside Drive on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
With helicopters in the air and detentions rising, some legal immigrants are afraid to leave home.
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Jody Callahan
Jody Callahan graduated with degrees in journalism and economics from what is now known as the University of Memphis. He has covered news in Memphis for more than 25 years.
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