12 arrested after anti-ICE protests outside Graduate hotel

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    Protesters arrested outside Graduate hotelProtesters believe the hotel is housing federal immigration agents.

A dozen people were arrested Thursday night after more anti-immigration enforcement protests outside the Graduate by Hilton hotel on the University of Minnesota campus.

Protests have targeted the hotel in recent weeks to disturb U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents believed to be staying at the hotel.

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The U of M Police Department tells 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS that those gathered were allowed to peacefully protest but, after five dispersal orders were given, 11 people were taken into custody for disorderly conduct and one was arrested for property damage.

5 EYEWITNESS NEWS cameras showed barricades up in the area after 10 p.m., and some first-floor hotel windows were covered with wood.

No injuries were reported.

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