Demonstrators gathered outside a hotel in Maple Grove, Minnesota, believing a prominent border official was staying there, leading to a protest that escalated into an unlawful assembly. Police intervened after agitators allegedly damaged property and threw objects at officers, resulting in multiple arrests. Many of those arrested have prior criminal records, and some openly promoted disruptive activism on social media. The Maple Grove Police Department emphasized its commitment to protecting peaceful protest while taking action against criminal behavior. The incident highlights tensions between law enforcement and activists, as well as the backgrounds of those involved in the protest.
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