Multiple people arrested at Whipple Federal Building during ICE protest

15 people protesting ICE were arrested at the Whipple Federal Building Sunday by the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office. Other agencies, including the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, made more arrests, according to the sheriff’s office.

In a statement, the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office said the protest was an “unlawful assembly as people were blocking roads and throwing objects.” The Minnesota State Patrol arrested 15 of those in attendance, according to the sheriff’s office. The office stated that mutual aid was requested during the gathering, which is why the department intervened.

Many on social media say that the gathering was a peaceful protest involving community members protesting ICE actions in the state. Videos posted to social media taken by witnesses show multiple agents putting people in handcuffs, and some show agents tackling people to the ground and dragging attendees by their bodies.

This report is ongoing.