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![FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 29, 2026
Memphis Police Department Uses Violence
Against Peaceful Protesters at "No Kings Day" March
Memphis, Tenn. - On March 28, 2026, thousands of residents from across the Greater
Memphis area gathered at Robert R. Church Park for the third No Kings Day protest. This was a peaceful gathering that brought together community members, organizers, and elected officials to
speak out against the Trump regime, including the Memphis [Un]Safe Task Force that has devastated Memphis.
Following remarks from speakers, participants proceeded on a peaceful march along a pre-planned route: down Beale Street, along South Second Street, and onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, ultimately returning to Robert R. Church Park as planned. At no point was there a threat to public safety or a need for police intervention.
As the march neared its conclusion, dozens of Memphis Police Department vehicles drove toward the rear of the procession. Officers approached on foot in an aggressive and confrontational manner, issuing threats toward individuals who were peacefully protesting. Event organizers immediately engaged with officers and clearly communicated that the march was concluding at the park, consistent with the planned route.
Despite this communication-and with the march approximately 50 feet from its endpoint-MPD officers inexplicably escalated to violence. Approximately two dozen officers tackled, beat, maced, and arrested peaceful participants. Among those specifically targeted were
several safety marshals-volunteers tasked with maintaining order and ensuring participant
safety.
When Tennessee State Representative Justin J. Pearson stepped forward in an effort to
de-escalate the situation and prevent further violence by police, he was violently shoved by an
MPD officer. Officers continued to threaten arrests and deploy mace into a crowd. Despite this
extreme escalation, the crowd remained peaceful throughout. 1 of 4](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:5m5sqluthtlwofj64sopsr57/bafkreiaheepna6lihtcytrgxdbm7pabc32fhfhcfctkfegk4u2okz6w35y)
