Minnesota National Guard patrolling inside the security cage around the Hennepin County Government Center where Derek Chauvin is being tried for the murder of George Floyd.

Heavy winds knock off boarding around the Minneapolis City Hall building in downtown Minneapolis.

The security "cage" around the Hennepin County Government Center has begun to be decorated by ribbons and signs as protesters occupy the space 24/7. Derek Chauvin is currently on trial for the May 25th death of George Floyd.

Supplies made available as temperatures drop inside the Government Center fencing where protesters have been occupying the space 24/7.

George Floyd family, their attorney Ben Crump and Rev. Al Sharpton arrive to a heavily fortified Hennepin County Government center on the day of opening statements in the murder trial of Derek Chauvin. Chauvin is charged in the May 25th murder of George Floyd.

National Guard guarding the Government Center.

March 29, 2021 - Minneapolis -- Ben Crump, the attorney for the George Floyd, Rev. Al Sharpton, and George Floyd Family take a kneel for 8:46 outside the Hennepin County Government Center prior to opening statements began in the Derek Chauvin murder trial. Chauvin is accused of murdering George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.

Rev Al Sharpton speaks outside the Hennepin County Government Center where opening statements of the Derek Chauvin trial were set to begin. He's joined by George Floyd's brothers Philonise and Terrence Floyd.

Protesters hold up signs outside the Hennepin County Government Center as opening statements in the Derek Chauvin murder trial begin.

Ben Crump, the attorney for the George Floyd family speaks outside the Hennepin County Government Center prior to opening statements began in the Derek Chauvin murder trial. Chauvin is accused of murdering George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.

Rev Al Sharpton arrives with the George Floyd family for a press conference outside the Hennepin County Government Center where opening statements in the Derek Chauvin were set to begin an hour later.

Terrence and Philonise Floyd arrive to a press conference outside the Hennepin County Government Center where opening statements in the Derek Chauvin murder trial are set to begin.

A prayer vigil and rally atended by Al Sharpton and the family of George Floyd held at the Greater Friendship Missionary in South Minneapolis.

Protesters march through downtown Minneapolis the day before the Derek Chauvin murder trial opening statements.

The Minneapolis police third precinct, Autozone, and Target on East Lake St on March 27, 2021.

Mel Reeves talks to the media after video emerged of a Minneapolis Police Officer punching a teenager who was protesting the arrest of a carjacking suspect. The Minneapolis Police have said an internal affairs investigation was opened.

Toussaint Morrison speaks at a press conference asking for the firing of a Minneapolis Police Officer who was shown on bystander video punching a teenager the night before. The teen was said to be protesting the arrest of who the Minneapolis Police said was a carjacking suspect. The Minneapolis Police have said an internal affairs investigation was opened.

The Minneapolis Police 2nd precinct secured with razorwire during the Derek Chauvin murder trial.

The Minneapolis Police 2nd precinct secured with razorwire during the Derek Chauvin murder trial.

Minneapolis Police arrive to a crowd of camp protectors who were waiting after the City of Minneapolis had said they would clear the homeless encampment.