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Memphis City Council defeats resolution urging governor to block National Guard deployment
Summary
After more than two hours of public comment and council debate, the Memphis City Council voted 4–4 with two abstentions to reject a resolution urging Gov. Bill Lee to refuse a proposed National Guard deployment to Memphis.
The Memphis City Council rejected a resolution that would have urged Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee to refuse a proposed deployment of National Guard troops to Memphis. The council took the vote Sept. 23, 2025, after an extended public-comment period dominated by speakers opposing any federal or state troop presence in the city.
The resolution (item 34), sponsored by Councilwoman Easter Thomas, was moved by Easter Thomas and seconded by Councilman Smiley. Legal counsel told the council the measure would be a formal request to the governor and would…
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