DEVELOPING: Tennessee Judge Halts National Guard Deployment in Memphis

Breaking News: Tennessee Judge Halts National Guard Deployment in Memphis A Tennessee judge has blocked the deployment of the National Guard in Memphis, effective immediately, in a move that has significant implications for the city's crime-fighting efforts. Tennessee Judge Patricia Head Moskal issued the ruling on Monday night, halting the use of the National Guard under a crime-fighting operation ordered by President Donald Trump. The decision comes after Democratic state and local officials sued, arguing that Republican Governor Bill Lee cannot deploy the National Guard for civil unrest without a specific request from a local government or a declaration of rebellion or invasion. The plaintiffs also pointed to a provision in state law that requires a request from a local government to use the Guard in scenarios such as a "breakdown of law and order." The state had argued that Tennessee law gives the governor the authority to deploy the National Guard. The ruling is a temporary victory for the plaintiffs, as Judge Moskal has put the order on hold for five days to allow the government to appeal. This means that the National Guard will not be deployed in Memphis for the time being. This is a developing story, and we will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.