Over 50 arrested as anti-ICE protesters allegedly hurl rocks at Minneapolis officers during demonstration

At least 54 people were arrested Sunday during protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) outside the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis, law enforcement officials said.

The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office said 38 individuals were cited and released, and one person was booked into jail. The Minnesota State Patrol confirmed an additional 15 arrests.

In a statement posted to Facebook, the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office said deputies issued dispersal orders after protesters allegedly blocked streets and access to local businesses, scattered glass in the roadway, and threw rocks, chunks of ice, and water bottles at law enforcement.

"This morning, our deputies issued dispersal orders at an unlawful assembly outside the Whipple Building after individuals blocked roadways, blocked access to local businesses, dumped glass into the street, and threw rocks, ice chunks and water bottles at law enforcement creating a serious public safety hazard," the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office wrote. "Arrests are being made."

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