Jeanelle Austin speaks at Minneapolis City Hall, Amir Locke Protest

Jeanelle Austin speaks at a protest outside Minneapolis City Hall on February 2, 2022, following the police shooting death of Amir Locke. Attendees gathered to advocate for justice and deliver ethics complaints against Mayor Jacob Frey, citing concerns over his handling of the incident and police conduct. Minneapolis City Hall, a Beaux-Arts building completed in 1909, serves as the seat of government for the city, housing administrative offices and council chambers. It has historically been a site for public discourse and civic action, reflecting its role as a center for democratic processes.