Students

35 photos · 2020–2026

35 photographs tagged Students, 2020–2026.

Students protest ICE in Minneapolis, holding signs against family separation and "illegal" immigration. — Students from Roosevelt High School in Minneapolis participate in a walkout protest against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during "Operation Metro Surge".

Students for Socialist Revolution Flyer — A flyer from "Students for Socialist Revolution" advertises Spring 2024 events at the University of Minnesota. Found in March 2024, the flyer lists three events scheduled for February, March, and April, all to be held in Blegen Hall Room 120 on the university's Minneapolis campus.

Crowd marches with handmade signs during an abortion rights protest in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. — Crowds filled the streets of downtown Minneapolis on June 24, 2022, hours after the U.S. Supreme Court issued its ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, overturning the 1973 decision in Roe v. Wade that had established a constitutional right to abortion. The 6-3 ruling returned regulation of abortion to individual states, and Minnesota's constitution continued to protect abortion access under a 1995 state supreme court decision, Doe v. Gomez. Marchers carried hand-lettered signs referencing bodily autonomy and reproductive rights as they moved through the city in the hours following the announcement.

Protesters hold hand-lettered signs during an abortion rights march in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. — Protesters gathered in downtown Minneapolis on June 24, 2022, the day the U.S. Supreme Court issued its ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, overturning the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that had established a constitutional right to abortion. The march drew students, including participants from the University of Minnesota, along with residents from across the Twin Cities. Hand-lettered signs carried by demonstrators addressed abortion access and bodily autonomy. Minneapolis has hosted large-scale public marches in its downtown core in response to major national court rulings and political events.

Crowd marches through downtown Minneapolis holding signs protesting the Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade. — Demonstrators gathered in downtown Minneapolis on June 24, 2022, hours after the U.S. Supreme Court issued its ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, which overturned the 1973 precedent set by Roe v. Wade. The decision returned regulation of abortion access to individual states, prompting immediate marches in cities across the country. Minneapolis, home to a large student population tied to the University of Minnesota, saw crowds carrying hand-lettered signs referencing reproductive rights and bodily autonomy. Minnesota state law at the time continued to protect abortion access, a distinction organizers highlighted during the march.

Demonstrators carry banners and signs supporting abortion rights during a march through downtown Minneapolis. — Demonstrators marched through downtown Minneapolis on June 24, 2022, the day the Supreme Court issued its decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, overturning the 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling that had established a constitutional right to abortion. The decision returned regulatory authority over abortion to individual states. Minnesota's state constitution, as interpreted in the 1995 case Doe v. Gomez, continues to protect abortion access independent of federal precedent. Groups identifying with Students for a Democratic Society were among those present, carrying hand-painted banners through the city's downtown corridor.

Protesters march through downtown Minneapolis carrying banners for abortion rights after the 2022 Roe v. Wade ruling. — The march took place in downtown Minneapolis on June 24, 2022, hours after the U.S. Supreme Court issued its ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, overturning the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that had established a constitutional right to abortion. The ruling returned regulation of abortion to individual states, prompting similar protests in cities across the country that same day.

Crowd marches through downtown Minneapolis carrying signs protesting the Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade. — Demonstrators filled the streets of downtown Minneapolis on June 24, 2022, the day the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. The 1973 ruling had established a constitutional right to abortion, and its reversal in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization returned abortion regulation to individual states. Minnesota law continued to protect abortion access after the decision, making the state a for activists from surrounding areas with new restrictions.

Crowd marches with handmade signs on University Avenue in Minneapolis during a 2022 abortion rights protest. — Demonstrators gathered in Minneapolis on June 24, 2022, the day the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, overturning the 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling that had established a constitutional right to abortion. The march moved along University Avenue, a corridor that runs through the University of Minnesota campus and connects downtown Minneapolis to Saint Paul. Marchers carried handmade signs referencing the Constitution, the Supreme Court, and reproductive rights, a common feature of rallies organized in cities nationwide that same week. Similar demonstrations took place in dozens of U.S. cities within hours of the ruling's release.

Protester holds a cardboard sign reading "Why Vote When You Can General Strike?" during an abortion rights march in downtown — The U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on June 24, 2022, ending the constitutional right to abortion established in 1973. Crowds gathered in downtown Minneapolis that day as part of nationwide demonstrations responding to the ruling. Minnesota law continued to protect abortion access after the decision, a status affirmed separately by the state's courts and legislature.

Protesters hold hand-lettered signs about abortion rights and gun control during a downtown Minneapolis demonstration. — Demonstrators gathered in downtown Minneapolis on June 24, 2022, the day the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. The 1973 Roe decision had established a constitutional right to abortion, and its reversal returned regulation of the procedure to individual states. Minnesota law continued to protect abortion access after the ruling, a status affirmed by the state's Supreme Court in a separate 1995 case, Doe v. Gomez. Crowds carrying hand-lettered signs assembled near government buildings in the city's downtown core, a common gathering point for organized marches and rallies in the Twin Cities.

Looking down at protesters marching in Minneapolis after Roe V Wade is overturned — Protesters march through Minneapolis on June 24, 2020, following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. This event occurred amidst widespread national protests against the ruling, which eliminated the constitutional right to abortion.

Protesters with signs after roe v wade is overturned by supreme court — Protesters gathered in Minneapolis on June 24, 2020, to march for reproductive rights following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. The mural in the background, featuring "LOVEPOWER CHURCH" and a depiction of Jesus, provided a backdrop to the demonstration. This event was part of a nationwide response to the ruling, which eliminated the constitutional right to abortion and returned the authority to regulate or ban the procedure to individual states.

Protesters with signs marching in Minneapolis after Roe V Wade is overturned — Protesters gathered in Minneapolis on June 24, 2020, to express their opposition to the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. The ruling eliminated the constitutional right to abortion, which had been in place for nearly 50 years. This protest, part of a larger national response, highlighted concerns about reproductive justice and women's rights.

Protesters marching in Minneapolis after Roe V Wade — A large crowd of protesters gathered on the University of Minnesota campus in Minneapolis on June 24, 2020. The march occurred in response to the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, which had established the constitutional right to abortion.

Student speaking through a megaphone at a protest inside Minneapolis City Hall. — Students from Minneapolis North High School gathered at Minneapolis City Hall to protest the killing of Amir Locke. Students spoke seeking justice for Amir Locke who was killed earlier in the month by Minneapolis police during a no knock warrant.

Protest sign at Minneapolis City Hall honoring Amir Locke, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Emmett Till, and Daunte Wright. — Students gathered at Minneapolis City Hall to protest racial injustice and demand accountability for the death of Amir Locke. Organized by students from Minneapolis North High, the protest also honored victims of police violence, including Emmett Till, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, Daunte Wright, and Jacob Blake. The sign "The People United Will Never Be Defeated" reflects a broader movement for civil rights and accountability, referencing historical struggles for justice.

Students protest inside Minneapolis City Hall after the killing of Amir Locke. — Students from Minneapolis North High School staged a protest at Minneapolis City Hall following the killing of Amir Locke. The students walked out of class to express their experiences as Black individuals in America and to demand justice for Locke. This protest occurred in the aftermath of Locke's death during a police raid in February 2022, highlighting ongoing concerns about police brutality and racial injustice in Minneapolis.

Students protest Amir Locke's killing inside Minneapolis City Hall. — Students from Minneapolis North High School gathered at Minneapolis City Hall to protest the killing of Amir Locke. Locke, a Black man, was killed by Minneapolis police during a no-knock warrant execution in February 2022. The students voiced their experiences as Black individuals in America and demanded justice for Locke.

Students gathered in Minneapolis City Hall during a protest over Amir Locke's killing. — Students from Minneapolis North High School staged a protest at Minneapolis City Hall, demanding justice for Amir Locke and voicing their experiences with racial injustice. Amir Locke was killed earlier in the month by Minneapolis police during a no knock warrant at an apartment building.

Huffman Hanneman Frey protest sign, Amir Locke Protest — High school students from around the area march to the Minnesota Governor's Mansion demanding justice for Amir Locke.

Who do you call when cops murder protest sign, Amir Locke — High school students from around the area walked out at noon to march to the Minnesota Governor's Mansion. They are demanding justice for Amir Locke as well as the resignation of interim Minneapolis Police Chief Amelia Huffman and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey.

Justice for Amir Locke outside of Governor's Mansion — High school students from around the area march to the Minnesota Governor's Mansion demanding justice for Amir Locke.

Warning Minneapolis Cops Easily Startled Sign at Protest — High school students from around the area march to the Minnesota Governor's Mansion demanding justice for Amir Locke.

Amir Lock Student March in St. Paul — High school students from aroudn the area march to the Minnesota Governor's Mansion demanding justice for Amir Locke.

Students demand justice for Amir Locke in St. Paul — High school students from around the area march to the Minnesota Governor's Mansion demanding justice for Amir Locke.

Thousands of students march after Amir Locke is killed — High school students from around the area march to the Minnesota Governor's Mansion demanding justice for Amir Locke.

Amir Lock Student March, ACAB Protest Signs — High school students from around the area march to the Minnesota Governor's Mansion demanding justice for Amir Locke.

Protesters outside the Minnesota Governor's Mansion in St. Paul with signs demanding justice for Amir Locke. — Students at St. Paul schools walked out and marched to the Minnesota Governor's Mansion in St. Paul to demand justice for Amir Locke, who was killed by Minneapolis police. The protest also called for the resignation of Minneapolis Police Chief Amelia Huffman and Mayor Jacob Frey. Signs displayed messages such as "Black Lives Matter," "Abolish No More Warrants," and "9 Seconds," referencing the circumstances of Locke's death. Amir Locke was killed earlier in the month by Minneapolis Police officers during a no knock warrant at a Downtown Minneapolis apartment building.

Protester holds a "How Many More?" sign at an Amir Locke protest in St. Paul, Minnesota. — Students and activists gathered in St. Paul, Minnesota, to protest the killing of Amir Locke. Locke, a 22-year-old Black man, was killed by Minneapolis police during a no-knock warrant raid in February 2022. The protest, held near the Minnesota Governor's Residence, demanded justice for Locke and accountability from law enforcement. Signs carried by participants listed the names of individuals who have died in police encounters, questioning "How Many More?"

Students protest for Amir Locke outside the Governor's Residence in St. Paul. — Students gathered outside the Minnesota Governor's Mansion in St. Paul to protest the killing of Amir Locke. Locke, a Black man, was killed by Minneapolis police during a no-knock warrant raid in February 2022. The protest also demanded the resignation of Minneapolis officials, including the interim police chief and the mayor. Amir Locke was killed earlier in the month by Minneapolis Police officers during a no knock warrant at a Downtown Minneapolis apartment building.

Students march past the Minnesota Governor's Residence in St. Paul to protest the killing of Amir Locke. — High school students marched from St. Paul to the Minnesota Governor's Mansion to demand justice for Amir Locke, a resident killed by Minneapolis police in February 2022. The protest also called for the resignation of interim Minneapolis Police Chief Amelia Huffman and Mayor Jacob Frey Amir Locke was killed earlier in the month by Minneapolis Police officers during a no knock warrant at a Downtown Minneapolis apartment building.

Students protest in St. Paul with signs reading Black Lives Matter and Justice for Amir Locke. — 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." Amir Locke was killed earlier in the month by Minneapolis Police officers during a no knock warrant at a Downtown Minneapolis apartment building.

Students gather outside Central High School in St. Paul during a march for justice for Amir Locke. — Students from Central High School in St. Paul, Minnesota, participated in a noon walkout to march to the Minnesota Governor's Mansion. The protest was organized to demand justice for Amir Locke and to call for the resignation of interim Minneapolis Police Chief Amelia Huffman and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey. Amir Locke was killed earlier in the month by Minneapolis Police officers during a no knock warrant at a Downtown Minneapolis apartment building.

Protesters push for community control of police — Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) at the University of Minnesota organized a protest in Dinkytown, Minneapolis, advocating for community control of the University of Minnesota Police Department (UMPD). The event specifically demanded the establishment of a Civilian Police Accountability Council (CPAC).

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