Gov. Bill Lee is challenging a judge's temporary halt to the deployment of National Guard troops to Memphis as part of a massive law enforcement task force. (Photo: John Partipilo/Tennessee Lookout)

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee will appeal a ruling requiring the state to remove the National Guard from Memphis as part of a massive police action.

Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti said Tuesday the state will challenge a Davidson County chancellor’s decision temporarily blocking Lee from continuing to deploy the Tennessee National Guard to the city.

“The case presents important legal questions that have ramifications for not just the safety of Memphians now but for all Tennesseans for centuries to come. We look forward to further litigation on appeal,” Skrmetti said a day after Chancellor Patri

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