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On Saturday, a turbulent scene unfolded outside the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis, leading to the arrest of at least 42 protesters. The incident followed a memorial for local residents Renee Good and Alex Pretti, who were tragically shot by federal agents the previous month.
Videos from the scene captured the mass arrests, with protesters hurling insults at state patrol officers, tearing down police tape, and throwing inappropriate objects at law enforcement personnel.
According to reports from KSTP, the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the arrest of at least 42 individuals during the confrontation.
Law enforcement officers were seen clearing the road after anti-ICE protesters targeted a police vehicle with thrown items. (AP Photo/Ryan Murphy)
Amidst the chaos, a protester used a megaphone to declare the gathering as “peaceful,” while the crowd echoed the chant “no justice, no peace.”
Dozens of agitators were seen wearing gas masks.
Anti-ICE agitators throw lewd objects at a law enforcement vehicle as it drives by the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building on Saturday, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ryan Murphy)
The chaos followed a memorial for Good and Pretti, which was hosted exactly one month from the date of Good’s death at Powderhorn Park, roughly a 15-minute drive from the federal building.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey alleged the group was “spreading love” in a social media post.
“Thousands showed up to remember and honor Renee Good and Alex Pretti,” Frey wrote. “Minneapolis is with you—and we will keep spreading love.”
Renee Good’s sister speaks at a public memorial ceremony for Good, Saturday, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ryan Murphy)
He did not address the later violence and arrests at the Whipple building.
Minneapolis protests picked up steam in January following the deaths of Good and Pretti, who were both clashing with immigration enforcement at the time of their deaths.
Anti-ICE agitators gather in Minnesota on Saturday. (AP Photo/Ryan Murphy)
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Frey have continued to accuse the administration of violating citizens’ constitutional rights by targeting minorities, conducting warrantless searches and weaponizing the Department of Justice, demanding ICE leave the blue state.
On Wednesday, White House ‘border czar’ Tom Homan withdrew 700 federal agents from Minneapolis amid rising concerns.