Warren E. Burger Federal Building, St. Paul Trial Security Fencing

Security fencing surrounds the Warren E. Burger Federal Building in downtown St. Paul, a federal courthouse serving the region. These temporary barriers were erected the night before jury selection began for the federal trial of former Minneapolis Police Officers accused of violating George Floyd's civil rights. The trial addressed charges stemming from the widespread protests and civil unrest that followed Floyd's murder in May 2020. The security measures underscore the building's role in significant legal proceedings and the intense public scrutiny surrounding this case.