Minneapolis Protest for Community Control of MPD

A protester holds a sign reading "COMMUNITY CONTROL OF MPD" outside the Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis. The protest was announced for March 8th, coinciding with the start of the Derek Chauvin trial. This event highlights ongoing calls for police reform and community oversight of law enforcement in Minneapolis, a movement that gained significant momentum following the murder of George Floyd in 2020. The plywood barriers visible in the background suggest heightened security measures in anticipation of potential unrest.