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Claim Text: Additional video shows that while Demster was under arrest, Lucas Cameron-Vaughn, legal director of the ACLU of Tennessee, arrived at the scene and attempted to speak to Demster and the agents. However, he was also ordered to back up 25 feet and threatened with arrest.
Simplified Text: Fact: While Hunter Demster was under arrest, Lucas Cameron-Vaughn of the ACLU of Tennessee was ordered to back up 25 feet and threatened with arrest.
Confidence Score: 1.000
Claim Maker: C.J. Ciaramella
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "date": "2026-08-26", "event": "Threatened with arrest", "person": "Lucas Cameron-Vaughn", "organization": "ACLU of Tennessee", "source_of_claim": "Video evidence" }
Subject Tags: Law Police Civil Liberties
UUID: 262f86b1-1bbf-47d1-a010-613a3b0db344
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Created: September 17, 2026 at 10:07 PM (3 weeks ago)
Last Updated: September 17, 2026 at 10:07 PM (3 weeks ago)

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Memphis Task Force Caught on Video Arresting Activist Already Suing It for First Amendment Retaliation

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https://reason.com/2026/09/17/memphis-task-force-caught-on-video-arresting-activist-already-suing-it-for-first-amendment-retaliation

Newly released videos show a police task force in Memphis, Tennessee, arresting a well-known local activist who is also the lead plaintiff in a First Amendment lawsuit against the force. The ACLU alleges this is part of a continuing harassment campaign against those recording law enforcement.

First Amendment Police Misconduct ACLU Memphis Safe Task Force Right to Record Civil Liberties Retaliation Halo Law

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