Memphis vows to protect Protesters & fans during Operation Blue Suede Shoes Protest @ Graceland Monday



Memphis officials released a vague statement Sunday that promised to protect the rights of "protesters, patrons and property owners" if a planned protest at Graceland Monday night goes forward.

Protesters, in turn, were equally vague about exactly what they have planned for the annual candlelight vigil attended by thousands of Elvis fans from around the world.

"We will protect the rights of the protesters, visitors, patrons, property owners and residents. We will expect the conduct of all to be lawful," the city statement read in its entirety. 

When reached for clarification, neither Memphis Police Director Michael Rallings nor city attorney Bruce McMullen would offer any specifics about what the city's plans are for the protest. 

A group calling itself the Memphis Coalition of Concerned Citizens announced plans Friday for a protest at the event. 

The group, which has protested the killings of black people by police across the country, posted

 "No justice, no Elvis" on social media and called the protest Operation Blue Suede Shoes.

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