St. Paul Students Protest Abolishing Police, Justice for Amir Locke
February 2022
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Students in St. Paul protested the abolition of the police and demanded justice for Amir Locke, who was killed by Minneapolis police in February 2022. The protest, which began at noon, saw participants calling for the resignation of interim Minneapolis Police Chief Amelia Huffman and Mayor Jacob Frey. Signs held by the students articulated their vision for "abolishing the police," which they defined as dissolving police departments, reallocating funding to community services like healthcare and housing, and rebuilding public safety based on collective care.
Minneapolis Police Car Passes “Abolish The Police” Mural
October 2021
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A Minneapolis Police squad drives down Minnehaha Ave as Open Streets finishes up.
Minneapolis: “Abolish The Police” Sticker on No Turn on Red Sign
October 2021
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An Abolish The Police sticker on a No Turn on Red sign in Uptown Minneapolis.
Lyndale Ave Home Banner: No Cops, No Judges, No Prison
October 2021
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A home with a "No Cops, No Judges, No Prison Total Abolition" banner on their home during Open Streets Lyndale 2021.
Minneapolis Impound Lot: Shelters Removed from George Floyd Square
October 2021
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Warming shelters at the Minneapolis Impound Lot. The city removed them from George Floyd Square on June 3rd.
Abolish The Police We Keep Us Safe
October 2021
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Posters hanging on a street pole in Uptown Minneapolis. They read “Abolish the police” “We keep us safe”. The posters hang outside the parking ramp that Winston Smith was killed at in June by federal law enforcement.
George Floyd Square: “Respect Life” Banner
September 2021
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George Floyd Memorial at George Floyd Square.
Moon Palace Books Mural: Abolish The Police, Minneapolis
September 2021
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Moon Palace Books storefront a few doors down from the former Minneapolis Police Third Precinct.
Abolish the Police stickers on Uptown Minneapolis pole
June 2021
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Abolish The Police sticker on an street pole in Uptown Minneapolis.
Abolish The Police sign on courthouse fencing, Minneapolis
March 2021
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An Abolish The Police protest sign on the security fencing around the Hennepin County Government Center where Derek Chauvin is on trial for the May 25, 2020 murder of George Floyd in South Minneapolis.
Abolish Police Ice Poverty protest sign
January 2021
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Around a thousand protesters gathered outside of the Holiday Gas station at Cedar and 36th in South Minneapolis seeking justice for Dolal Idd. Dolal Idd was shot and killed by Minneapolis Police on December 30th, 2020 during a traffic stop. This was the first police officer killing since George Floyd a mile away on May 25th, 2020.
“Abolish The Police” Mural, Hook and Ladder, Minneapolis
November 2020
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Protesters gathering on Minnehaha Ave in Minneapolis after the Presidential race was decided in favor of Joe Biden.
Hennepin County Medical Examiner: Abolish Police, Autozone Graffiti
July 2020
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Graffiti on the Hennepin County Medical Examiner building near downtown Minneapolis. Graffiti reads “Abolish the police” and “AutoZone them again” (referring to the burning of the AutoZone building that was the first building burned during 2020 riots).
Abolish Police Mural & George Floyd Art, Minnehaha Ave
July 2020
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George Floyd art in South Minneapolis. Art popped up on boards after the unrest over the May 25th death of George Floyd.
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