2022-01-26 George Floyd Federal Civil Rights Trial Security

Security at Warren E. Burger Federal Building, St. Paul, Jan 2022

January 23, 2022 - January 26, 2022 — Warren E. Burger Federal Building — St. Paul

The Warren E. Burger Federal Building in St. Paul, MN, is a U.S. District Court courthouse completed in 1967 and named for former Chief Justice Warren E. Burger. In January 2022 it hosted the federal civil rights trial of former Minneapolis police officers Tou Thao, J. Alexander Kueng, and Thomas Lane. This series documents security preparations and street management outside the courthouse from January 23 to 26, 2022.

In advance of jury selection and opening statements, authorities installed temporary fencing, concrete barriers, and U.S. Marshals barricades around the building on Kellogg Boulevard. During Day 3 of proceedings, St. Paul police closed adjacent roads as a car caravan protest traveled through downtown. The measures reflected heightened public interest and safety planning for a nationally watched case following George Floyd’s murder in May 2020.

Additional perimeter controls extended to nearby public buildings, including a chain-link fence around the Ramsey County Government Center East, whose Downtown Service Center operations were temporarily relocated to Metro Square. The courthouse is located across from Twin Cities PBS (TPT) in downtown St. Paul, MN. The images highlight how federal and local agencies managed access and circulation during the trial period.

St. Paul police vehicles provided security outside the Warren E. Burger Federal Building in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Day 3 of the federal civil rights trial. Former officers Tou Thao, J. Alexander Kueng, and Thomas Lane were accused of violating George Floyd's civil rights during the incident that led to his death. The police presence also managed traffic as a car caravan protest moved through downtown, reflecting public engagement with the judicial proceedings. The Warren E. Burger Federal Building, completed in 1967, serves as a significant federal courthouse for the district.
January 26, 2022 — St. Paul police vehicles provided security outside the Warren E. Burger Federal Building in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Day 3 of the federal civil rights trial. Former officers Tou Thao, J. Alexander Kueng, and Thomas Lane…
Outside the Warren E. Burger Federal Building on Day 3 of the federal trial where Thou Thao, J Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane are accused of violating George Floyd's civil rights.
January 26, 2022 — Outside the Warren E. Burger Federal Building on Day 3 of the federal trial where Thou Thao, J Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane are accused of violating George Floyd's civil rights.
Outside the Warren E. Burger Federal Building on Day 3 of the federal trial where Thou Thao, J Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane are accused of violating George Floyd's civil rights.
January 26, 2022 — Outside the Warren E. Burger Federal Building on Day 3 of the federal trial where Thou Thao, J Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane are accused of violating George Floyd's civil rights.
U.S. Marshals barricades line Kellogg Boulevard in St. Paul, Minnesota, establishing a security perimeter on a snowy day. These measures were implemented outside the Warren E. Burger Federal Building during the federal trial of former police officers Thou Thao, J Alexander Kueng, and Thomas Lane, who were accused of violating George Floyd's civil rights. On Day 3 of the trial, St. Paul police blocked the road as a car caravan protest made its way through downtown. The proceedings, which commenced in January 2022, highlighted the profound national conversation surrounding civil rights and police accountability.
January 26, 2022 — U.S. Marshals barricades line Kellogg Boulevard in St. Paul, Minnesota, establishing a security perimeter on a snowy day. These measures were implemented outside the Warren E. Burger Federal Building during the federal trial of former police…
An American flag flies outside the Warren E. Burger Federal Building in St. Paul, Minnesota. This federal courthouse, named after former Chief Justice of the United States Warren E. Burger, serves as a key judicial center for the district. The photograph was taken on Day 3 of the federal trial where former Minneapolis police officers Thou Thao, J Alexander Kueng, and Thomas Lane were accused of violating George Floyd's civil rights. This high-profile trial followed the widespread protests and calls for justice that arose after Floyd's death. Security fencing is visible around the building, reflecting the significant public and historical importance of the proceedings.
January 26, 2022 — An American flag flies outside the Warren E. Burger Federal Building in St. Paul, Minnesota. This federal courthouse, named after former Chief Justice of the United States Warren E. Burger, serves as a key judicial center…
Security fencing and St. Paul police block roads outside the Warren E. Burger Federal Building in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Day 3 of the federal civil rights trial. Former officers Thou Thao, J Alexander Kueng, and Thomas Lane were accused of violating George Floyd's civil rights, a case that followed the Minneapolis Uprising. The Warren E. Burger Federal Building functions as a courthouse for the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota, hosting significant legal proceedings. During this period, a car caravan protest moved through downtown St. Paul, underscoring public attention to the trial.
January 26, 2022 — Security fencing and St. Paul police block roads outside the Warren E. Burger Federal Building in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Day 3 of the federal civil rights trial. Former officers Thou Thao, J Alexander Kueng, and…
Security measures are in place around the Warren E. Burger Federal Building in downtown St. Paul, Minnesota. This federal courthouse was heavily secured on the night before opening statements in the trial of the officers accused of violating George Floyd's civil rights. Concrete barriers and fencing were erected to manage access and ensure safety during the high-profile proceedings. The building, which houses federal court operations, is located across the street from the Twin Cities PBS (TPT) headquarters.
January 23, 2022 — Security measures are in place around the Warren E. Burger Federal Building in downtown St. Paul, Minnesota. This federal courthouse was heavily secured on the night before opening statements in the trial of the officers accused…
A chain-link fence surrounds the Ramsey County Government Center East building in St. Paul, Minnesota. This security measure was implemented the night before opening statements in the federal trial of former Minneapolis police officers accused of violating George Floyd's civil rights. The building, which houses the Ramsey County Downtown Service Center, temporarily relocated its public services to Metro Square during the proceedings. This action underscores the significant public interest and security considerations surrounding the trial, which followed widespread protests for racial justice.
January 23, 2022 — A chain-link fence surrounds the Ramsey County Government Center East building in St. Paul, Minnesota. This security measure was implemented the night before opening statements in the federal trial of former Minneapolis police officers accused of…
Security around the Warren E. Burger Federal Building in downtown St. Paul the night before opening statements in the trial of the officers accused of violating George Floyd's civil rights.
January 23, 2022 — Security around the Warren E. Burger Federal Building in downtown St. Paul the night before opening statements in the trial of the officers accused of violating George Floyd's civil rights.
Security infrastructure, including a U.S. Marshals barricade and perimeter fencing, surrounds the Warren E. Burger Federal Building in downtown St. Paul. This federal courthouse, located on Kellogg Boulevard, was placed under heightened security the night before opening statements in the federal trial of the officers accused of violating George Floyd's civil rights. The building serves as a vital judicial center for the district, hosting proceedings of significant national and historical importance. These measures underscore the critical nature of the legal proceedings and the building's role in the federal justice system.
January 23, 2022 — Security infrastructure, including a U.S. Marshals barricade and perimeter fencing, surrounds the Warren E. Burger Federal Building in downtown St. Paul. This federal courthouse, located on Kellogg Boulevard, was placed under heightened security the night before…
Security around the Warren E. Burger Federal Building in downtown St. Paul the night before opening statements in the trial of the officers accused of violating George Floyd's civil rights.
January 23, 2022 — Security around the Warren E. Burger Federal Building in downtown St. Paul the night before opening statements in the trial of the officers accused of violating George Floyd's civil rights.
Security fencing surrounds the Warren E. Burger Federal Building in downtown St. Paul, a federal courthouse serving the region. These temporary barriers were erected the night before jury selection began for the federal trial of former Minneapolis Police Officers accused of violating George Floyd's civil rights. The trial addressed charges stemming from the widespread protests and civil unrest that followed Floyd's murder in May 2020. The security measures underscore the building's role in significant legal proceedings and the intense public scrutiny surrounding this case.
January 19, 2022 — Security fencing surrounds the Warren E. Burger Federal Building in downtown St. Paul, a federal courthouse serving the region. These temporary barriers were erected the night before jury selection began for the federal trial of former…
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