BREAKING: Police ARREST Protesters Outside ICE Hotel | LIVE in Minneapolis
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Takeaways
- ❖A student-led noise protest occurred outside the Graduate Hotel in Minneapolis, targeting ICE agents.
- ❖The hotel's windows were boarded up, indicating prior protest activity and preparations for disruption.
- ❖Previous protests at this location resulted in approximately 70 arrests.
- ❖Police tactics included declaring an unlawful assembly based on a 10 PM noise ordinance and deploying an LRAD (Long Range Acoustic Device).
- ❖Protesters used drums, pots, and pans to create noise, expressing anger at ICE, local police, and elected Democratic officials.
- ❖Local and state police, not border patrol, were responsible for enforcing the dispersal orders and making arrests.
- ❖Journalists were warned of potential arrest if they remained in the street, highlighting challenges for independent media coverage.
Insights
1Student-Led Disruption of ICE Operations
Students from the University of Minnesota organized a noise demonstration outside the Graduate Hotel, where ICE agents were staying. The goal was to disrupt the agents' sleep and operations, reflecting a sustained local resistance.
The host states, 'students of the University of Minnesota have put together this protest to disrupt, make noise, keep the agents that are safe in this hotel, keep them up their sleep' and 'this is a student-led protest here.'
2Escalating Police Response and Tactics
Police, comprising state and local forces, prepared for and executed dispersal orders at 10 PM due to a noise ordinance. They deployed an LRAD (Long Range Acoustic Device), a sonic weapon, and used pepper ball guns, indicating a readiness for forceful intervention.
The host mentions, 'at , the police are going to call at p.m. Central... Police are going to declare an unlawful assembly because of the noise ordinance' () and later identifies an LRAD system on a Jeep () and 'pepper ball guns out' ().
3Community Disillusionment with Local Leadership
Protesters expressed profound disappointment and anger towards local and state police for siding with ICE, and towards Democratic officials for not doing enough to protect immigrant communities. They viewed these actions as a betrayal of public trust and a failure to uphold community values.
A protester states, 'You think the Democrats are doing enough in this moment to fight? F*** no.' () and another adds, 'Absolutely not. I don't think that giving us fair enough. We need to prove relationships for people.' (). The host also notes, 'people think that just because they're pulling back 700 agents... their tactics are going to change... We've seen different tactics... they are going straight to pulling out their guns.' ()
4Independent Media's Role in Documenting Events
The host repeatedly emphasized the necessity of independent media coverage, asserting that mainstream outlets do not accurately report on these events. This highlights the perceived gap in information and the reliance on citizen journalism for real-time updates.
The host states, 'you can't rely on any other any other corporate networks mainstream media. They're not going to give it to you like you. They're not going to tell you the truth.' () and 'obviously CNN's not here, Fox here, all those other f***ing networks. Nobody nobody comes out. All right. You got independent media out here with the people.' ()
Lessons
- Support independent media outlets that provide on-the-ground coverage of protests and social issues, as mainstream media may not offer comprehensive or unbiased reports.
- Understand local noise ordinances and their potential use by law enforcement to declare unlawful assemblies during protests.
- Be aware of police tactics like kettling and the deployment of LRADs (Long Range Acoustic Devices) during demonstrations, and prepare accordingly if participating or documenting.
- Engage with local elected officials to voice concerns regarding immigration enforcement and police conduct, especially when local forces collaborate with federal agencies.
Notable Moments
Protesters using various instruments to create a 'noise demo' outside the hotel where ICE agents are housed.
This illustrates a specific, non-violent tactic aimed at psychological disruption and drawing attention to the presence of ICE.
Police declaring an unlawful assembly and issuing dispersal orders at 10 PM due to a noise ordinance.
This marks the escalation point of the protest, leading directly to potential arrests and confrontations, and highlights the legal mechanisms used to control demonstrations.
The deployment of an LRAD (Long Range Acoustic Device) by law enforcement.
This signifies the use of advanced crowd control technology, which protesters perceive as a 'sonic weapon' and a sign of aggressive policing.
Protesters confronting police directly, questioning their allegiance and criticizing their role in protecting federal agents over local citizens.
This demonstrates the deep distrust and moral outrage felt by the community towards local law enforcement, who they believe are acting against the interests of the people they swore to protect.
Quotes
"They are definitely taking up their package. We have not is not here anymore. It is now just ICE. And these officers that you see here in front of the the graduate hotel are state and local police."
"At 10:00, the police are going to call at 10:00 p.m. Central... Police are going to declare an unlawful assembly because of the noise ordinance. And they're going to come in, maybe people, push people out, arrest, make arrests, brutalize people."
"You think the Democrats are doing enough in this moment to fight? F*** no. Welcome to good trouble. We're out here doing good trouble."
"Our first amendment right to protest freely... it should be protection no matter what the cost, especially as students, students throughout our history have been able to protest freely."
"63% of voters disapprove of how ICE is enforcing immigration laws and only 34% approved."
"You're paid by our tax dollars. What's your name? I'm not going to touch you. My hands are up. Can you Can you tell me your name or move the blocky or something?"
"This is our f***ing street. Our street. We pay attention. Look at this s***. Street. Look at this. Who streets? Our streets."
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