MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Vecindarios901, an organization that supports Memphis’ undocumented community members, is calling for an investigation into the alleged wrongful arrest of one of its volunteers.

The organization says the unnamed volunteer was arrested while documenting federal immigration enforcement on Tuesday. The Memphis Safe Task Force was reportedly involved. It's unclear at this time what charges the volunteer faces.

Legal observation and documentation of local ICE activities for potential civil rights violations are among the primary activities the group is well-known for.

“Our volunteers are exercising their First Amendment rights and comply with the laws,” said Carlos Ochoa, a volunteer and organizer with the group. “V901 never intervenes in arrests. We send out observe

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