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This morning, far-right extremist and racist Jake Lang arrived at Minneapolis City Hall with others in two vehicles.
They drove onto the sidewalk toward a crowd, leading to a confrontation. The Minneapolis Police Department responded to get the vehicles off the sidewalk and keep the peace.
Many people, including members of our Minneapolis Police Department, were then injured by projectiles and munitions deployed by people on both sides of the confrontation, and the two vehicles left the scene.
With assistance from the Minnesota State Patrol, one vehicle was stopped near Washington Avenue and I-35W. The second vehicle was stopped by Bloomington Police near Lindau Lane and IKEA Way in Bloomington.
All seven occupants — including Jake Lang — were arrested by the Minneapolis Police Department, and both vehicles have been impounded. Four others were also arrested.
We are better than Jake Lang and the hate and division he represents.
While we will protect people’s right to peacefully express themselves, even when we find what they’re saying offensive or hateful, anyone exercising that right must follow the law and respect the safety of others.
I want to thank the Minneapolis Police Department and our law enforcement partners for their quick response, for keeping people safe, and for making sure those responsible were held accountable.
Thank you.
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