#socialmedia A federal judge has just issued a temporary restraining order barring Minnesota state law enforcement from arresting or using force against journalists covering protests; journalists do not have to disperse.
#OTG 8 white shuttle busses, National Guard, and State PD all just left the Convention Center around 9PM.
#livestream Riot Police exit BCPD and form a line behind N side of fence. Shoot a 3rd flashbang.
#skywatch MN State PD spy plane and WCCO's helicopter are flying over Brooklyn Center
#livestream Riot police deploy pepper spray and several more flashbangs @ gate @ N side of BCPD.
#livestream Clarification: The riot police are specifically w/ the Hennepin county sheriff.
#livestream Hennepin County Sheriff declare unlawful assembly yet again and fire what is possibly a tear gas canister
#livestream Several minutes ago sheriff troops shoved press and threatened to detain them.
#socialmedia Media has been ushered to a checkpoint where state patrol is taking pictures of every journalist’s credentials and face.
https://twitter.com/bylizsawyer/status/1383260779084861444?s=21
https://twitter.com/bylizsawyer/status/1383260779084861444?s=21
#socialmedia Police is trying to make arrests in front of the church. If you’re out there avoid coming here for now
#socialmedia IMPORTANT: The city of Brooklyn Center has issued a mayoral emergency proclamation imposing a citywide curfew starting at 11:00 p.m. Friday, April 16, 2021 until 6:00 a.m. Saturday, April 17, 2021.
This curfew has been issued 20 minutes before it goes into effect and is clearly an excuse to arrest more people.
This curfew has been issued 20 minutes before it goes into effect and is clearly an excuse to arrest more people.