Hennepin County Government Center Security Fencing and Razor Wire

Razor wire around the Hennepin County Government Center Security
Razor wire fencing is installed around the Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This security measure was put in place in anticipation of the Derek Chauvin trial, which was scheduled to begin less than two weeks after this photograph was taken. The trial stemmed from the death of George Floyd, whose killing by Chauvin in May 2020 sparked widespread protests and unrest in Minneapolis and across the nation. The fencing highlights the heightened security concerns and the significant public attention surrounding the legal proceedings.
Photo taken in February 2021.
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