brittany m. brown
@isthatbritt.bsky.social
movement journalist exploring community safety + justice in memphis, tn | mississippian | signal: isthatbritt.03
Organizers with the #FreeThe901 coalition are speaking now in front of the Shelby County Juvenile Court to refute Pres. Donald Trump and Gov. Bill Lee’s deployment of the #NationalGuard in Memphis.
Text ‘Free901’ to 25225 to stay connected with the movement.
Text ‘Free901’ to 25225 to stay connected with the movement.
September 27, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Organizers with the #FreeThe901 coalition are speaking now in front of the Shelby County Juvenile Court to refute Pres. Donald Trump and Gov. Bill Lee’s deployment of the #NationalGuard in Memphis.
Text ‘Free901’ to 25225 to stay connected with the movement.
Text ‘Free901’ to 25225 to stay connected with the movement.
“Rising authoritarianism is going to be ushered in on the backs of immigrants,” said Lisa Sherman Luna of the TN Immigrant & Refugee Rights Coalition. “So our priorities over the coming six months to a year are to protect as many immigrant families who call Tennessee home as possible.”
February 8, 2025 at 4:59 PM
“Rising authoritarianism is going to be ushered in on the backs of immigrants,” said Lisa Sherman Luna of the TN Immigrant & Refugee Rights Coalition. “So our priorities over the coming six months to a year are to protect as many immigrant families who call Tennessee home as possible.”
Meanwhile, advocacy groups are stepping up to support and inform the thousands of immigrants who call this area home.
February 8, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Meanwhile, advocacy groups are stepping up to support and inform the thousands of immigrants who call this area home.
Other local government and law enforcement leaders remain unclear on a definitive message to immigrant residents – who make up more than 7% of Memphis/Shelby County’s population.
February 8, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Other local government and law enforcement leaders remain unclear on a definitive message to immigrant residents – who make up more than 7% of Memphis/Shelby County’s population.
With federal & state lawmakers gearing up to implement deportations on a massive scale, Memphis Mayor Paul Young says the city won’t partner with ICE.
📸 photos by @andreamorales.bsky.social
📸 photos by @andreamorales.bsky.social
February 8, 2025 at 4:59 PM
With federal & state lawmakers gearing up to implement deportations on a massive scale, Memphis Mayor Paul Young says the city won’t partner with ICE.
📸 photos by @andreamorales.bsky.social
📸 photos by @andreamorales.bsky.social