Minneapolis City Hall Security Fencing for Derek Chauvin Trial

Barricades in downtown Minneapolis for Derek Chauvin trial
Minneapolis City Hall and the Hennepin County Government Center are shown fortified with security fencing and boarded-up windows. This measure was implemented in anticipation of the Derek Chauvin murder trial in 2021, reflecting heightened security concerns surrounding the proceedings. The trial followed the death of George Floyd, an event that sparked widespread protests and unrest in Minneapolis and across the nation. The fencing served to protect the government buildings and maintain order during a period of significant public attention and potential civil disturbance.
Photo taken in February 2021.
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