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coldsnaplegal tweets (Aug 28th-Sep 6th)

Coldsnap Legal Collective is an autonomous legal collective based in the Twin Cities whose purpose is to work in solidarity with other groups or individuals in order to EDUCATE, EMPOWER, and SUPPORT the radical community by sharing knowledge, raising awareness, and developing a network of legal support and solidarity.



We just checked all unconfimed names with Ramsey County Jail - we only have 3 people remaining in custody at Ramsey County!
6:50 PM Sep 6th from web

Trying to get your seized property back? Join us today at 4pm to put the pressure on: 425 Grove (Law Enforcement Center)
1:39 PM Sep 6th from web

There is going to be a press conference @4pm @city hall RE: police misconduct/abuse. please call us if you would like to speak
2:28 PM Sep 5th from web

Coldsnap Cabaret Fundraiser TONIGHT for legal funds! 8pm, Converg. Space, 627 Smith Ave, St Paul. Fabulous, sexy, and still family-friendly!
10:58 AM Sep 5th from web

Judge has summarily dismissed motion to release seized property. Try 651-266-5637 for info from cops -- other possible actions TBA.
9:53 AM Sep 5th from web

Volunteers urgently needed for the jail vigil this afternoon. Let's keep up the energy! Email rncjailvigil@riseup.net with your availability
9:47 AM Sep 5th from web

NLG lawyer confirms that the John Doe who was water-striking has been bonded out. No "Doe"s remain in the Jail (unless from tonight).
11:31 PM Sep 4th from web

Supporters needed to help at Jail Vigil at Ramsey County Jail now. Support released (and unreleased) arrestees!
8:56 PM Sep 4th from web

Marion & St. Anthony in St Paul, medics fear arrest. Legal observers needed on Marion Street bridge now! 8:17 pm
8:17 PM Sep 4th from web

reports of concussion grenades and tear gas deployed at University and Rice
8:04 PM Sep 4th from web

report that riot police have arrived at 12th and Cedar
7:52 PM Sep 4th from web

27 arrested at 12th and cedar. police arresting many of march leadership, reporter (susan from uptake).
7:39 PM Sep 4th from web

riot cops or swat team coming, reported heading from minneapolis at washington bridge black vans, SUVs.
7:15 PM Sep 4th from web

victim reports of police clubbing, pepper spraying at march in st. paul
6:56 PM Sep 4th from web

mpls Riot cops suiting up in mpls at hennepin and 4th; going to st. paul--according to report from someone on site
6:51 PM Sep 4th from web

marchers now being detained one by one and led to police vans
6:47 PM Sep 4th from web

march surrounded at 12th and cedar, confirmed
6:41 PM Sep 4th from web

report of inmate john doe on water fast! and hunger strike in segregation at Ramsey Co. cell block 3C room415 as of 630pm sept. 4.
6:39 PM Sep 4th from web

confirmed: 5 min warning to disperse given at cedar and 12th. its 630
6:30 PM Sep 4th from web

Report of police donning gas masks at kobasha and cedar, joined by line of riot police with tear gas.
6:17 PM Sep 4th from web

confirmed reports of 250-300 cops "of all walks," aggresively pushing crowd into park to rice at john ireland. LOs on site
6:12 PM Sep 4th from web

reports of cops giving 10min warning before deployment of chemical agents at j. ireland bridge
5:59 PM Sep 4th from web

It must be winter. dump trucks, snow plows between marchers and xcel center.
5:57 PM Sep 4th from web

most all cops at j ireland bridge now have gasmasks on
5:48 PM Sep 4th from web

Had property seized during an arrest? Coldsnap needs to hear from you. Call the hotline for more info.
5:30 PM Sep 4th from web

100 protesters have blocked the Hyde Street bridge
5:29 PM Sep 4th from web

Correction: protesters are trapped on RICE street bridge
5:27 PM Sep 4th from web

Reports of gas deployed on I 35 and Kellogg
5:27 PM Sep 4th from web

Unconfirmed reports of two to three hundred protesters trapped by police on the High Street bridge
5:23 PM Sep 4th from web

rumors of "curfew" false. Police: march permit to be revoked after 5. Sheriff Fletcher encouraged city employees to vacate downtown area
5:19 PM Sep 4th from web

Reports of police w gas masks and reports at 35 and Kellogg that "police are about to deploy gas in the area." Refer to imc for more info
5:17 PM Sep 4th from web

Also re: video: if you can't get to IMC space, call I-Witness at 347-425-4224.
3:04 PM Sep 4th from web

Video from the streets? Brutality? Arrests? Please deliver to I-Witness at IMC space: 300 Broadway, Suite 38, St. Paul.
3:02 PM Sep 4th from web

Witness to brutality (yourself or others)? Witness to arrests? Deliver statements to ColdSnap at Convergence! 627 Smith Ave S, St. Paul
2:53 PM Sep 4th from web

No Peace for the Peacemakers!Antiwar march TODAY @ 4PM from the Capitol! Police threatening to clear streets by 5pm, Legal observers needed!
12:42 PM Sep 4th from web

Convergence Space, 1pm: Lawyers will again be taking affidavits from those who have not had their property returned yet.
12:33 PM Sep 4th from web

Just a reminder that someone will be at the convergence space today @ noon taking written affidavits on police misconduct.
7:59 AM Sep 4th from web

Support is Really needed right now at Hennepin Cty Jail (4th & 4th, Mpls). Police are intimidating the support that is already there..
6:13 AM Sep 4th from web

Medics Desperately needed @Hennepin Cty Jail (4th st & 4th ave, Mpls) for arrestees being released; treatment for chemical weapons needed.
5:41 AM Sep 4th from web

Arrestees from RATM concert currently being released @ Hennepin county. If you are an arrestee, fill out a legal outtake form from coldsnap!
3:51 AM Sep 4th from web

An additional 24 people arrested and taken away on 2nd bus at 7th st & 2nd ave. Total: 51 confirmed arrests. Cops are now leaving the area.
2:52 AM Sep 4th from web

riot cops have left 7th st. and 2nd ave, 31 people confirmed arrested and taken.
2:29 AM Sep 4th from web

folks from after show protest are being arrested and ordered on to city busses at 7th and marquette in minneapolis. arrest numbers unknown.
12:47 AM Sep 4th from web

Front of target center cleared. 7th & Hennepin blocked by riot cops. Pepper spray deployed.
12:01 AM Sep 4th from web

cops are STILL dropping recently released folks in random places around the twin cities without resources need a ride? call us. 651 356 8635
11:49 PM Sep 3rd from web

Concert goers @the rage against the machiene show are taking to the streets. riot cops on every corner, 1 arrest. need legal observers.
11:38 PM Sep 3rd from web

legal observers are needed at the target center in minneapolis.
11:25 PM Sep 3rd from web

cops have been dropping recently released people off at random places around the twin cities, if you know of folks that need a ride, call us
11:21 PM Sep 3rd from web

Clarification: 8-person limit refers to office, not vigil. Go to the vigil!
5:51 PM Sep 3rd from web

ColdSnap now cannot have more than 8 folk present; all unscheduled vol's must call b4 coming; experienced office/legal esp. please call!
5:30 PM Sep 3rd from web

Cold Snap legal office all clear: cops visited building, did not enter office, no raid, stop the rumor!
2:20 PM Sep 3rd from web

We also need help in the office answering phones, etc. Give us a call at 651.356.8635!
12:29 PM Sep 3rd from web

Coldsnap volunteers down at the jail haven't slept and need help with outtake today! Email rncjailvigil@riseup.net with your phone #!
12:28 PM Sep 3rd from web

ICE agents are entering jail and pulling out arrestees with "foreign-sounding names!"
11:49 AM Sep 3rd from web

If you witnessed the arrests at Bedlam Theatre at 1:30 this morning, please call the Coldsnap hotline ASAP: 651-356-8635.
10:25 AM Sep 3rd from web

Convergence Space, 627 Smith, St Paul, NOON: Lawyers will be taking affidavits from those who have not had their property returned yet.
10:24 AM Sep 3rd from web

Men in jail have been on 23 hour lockdown, They are on hunger strike until this ends and they are either charged or released.
9:25 AM Sep 3rd from web

Property seized during raid or arrest? PLEASE give a statement to NLG lawyers at Convergence Space at NOON; this will help get it back.
8:53 AM Sep 3rd from web

If there were any witnesses to the arrests at Bedlam Theatre at 1:30am today, PLEASE contact Coldsnap at 651.356.8635!
3:17 AM Sep 3rd from web

4 people being detained at 7th & Nicollet.
2:17 AM Sep 3rd from web

Mounted cops showing up at 7th & Nicollet in downtown Minneapolis. Legal observers needed!
2:15 AM Sep 3rd from web

Bedlam is calm; cops have left.
2:13 AM Sep 3rd from web

11th & 3rd Ave in Downtown Mpls: Over a dozen cop cars in the area! Normal security? Doubtful.
2:11 AM Sep 3rd from web

On a more positive note (for a minute), there is no raid on the Indymedia space: everything calm!
2:08 AM Sep 3rd from web

Several cops still inside the Bedlam Theatre; no warrant.
2:05 AM Sep 3rd from web

People being handcuffed and detained at 7th & Nicollet (Nicollet Mall Light Rail station) in downtown Minneapolis
2:02 AM Sep 3rd from web

5-6 mounted cops, 20 bike cops, and more on foot around the Nicollet Mall Light Rail station in downtown Mpls
2:01 AM Sep 3rd from web

2 Cops have entered the Bedlam Theatre.
2:00 AM Sep 3rd from web

5th & Hennepin, cops are mobilizing with flex cuffs.
1:54 AM Sep 3rd from web

2 arrests outside of Bedlam.
1:52 AM Sep 3rd from web

4 marked cop cars outside of the Bedlam again.
1:28 AM Sep 3rd from web

If you've been released from jail and have NOT had your property returned, please call the Coldsnap hotline (651.356.8635). We can help out!
12:23 AM Sep 3rd from web

We're going to need volunteers at the jail tomorrow between 7am and 12noon to do outtake! Show up at Grove and Lafayette and help us out!
12:18 AM Sep 3rd from web

Situation calming down in Bedlam area. Let's hope it stays that way!
12:00 AM Sep 3rd from web

Police in area around 300 Broadway, St. Paul.
11:40 PM Sep 2nd from web

Cops donning riot gear a few blocks from the Bedlam.
11:30 PM Sep 2nd from web

Other reports say that cops are gearing up around 6th and Cedar. Stay tuned.
11:22 PM Sep 2nd from web

Cops supposedly cleared out of the Bedlam area.
11:21 PM Sep 2nd from web

Van on 94 just west of Snelling is still being searched by cops on the scene.
11:19 PM Sep 2nd from web

4-10 cop cars surrounding the Bedlam Theatre at Cedar-Riverside Light Rail Station.
11:02 PM Sep 2nd from web

Folks on 94 West being detained, arrested?
10:54 PM Sep 2nd from web

Cops left Camp Coldwater.
10:42 PM Sep 2nd from web

2 vehicles stopped on I-94 just west of Snelling exit, surrounded by 6 cop cars.
10:40 PM Sep 2nd from web

Cops questioning and asking for IDs from people going in and out of Camp Coldwater.
9:13 PM Sep 2nd from web

@ericstiens We're fine. Just lots to do around here and haven't been on full time Twitter duty today. Lots of prisoner support.
8:10 PM Sep 2nd from web in reply to silverelf

Report from prisoner: had been pepper sprayed all over her body, was not allowed to wash it off, now has first degree burns.
8:07 PM Sep 2nd from web

Tear gas has been deployed at 7th and Wabash.
8:07 PM Sep 2nd from web

Tons of riot cops heading east on University.
7:19 PM Sep 2nd from web

15+ Jane/John Does have been hunger striking all day to get anemic Jane Doe medical treatment. She passed out, still being denied treatment!
7:19 PM Sep 2nd from web

RATM breakaway march formed after cops cancelled show now "several thousand," now marching with Poor People's March towards Xcel Center.
7:13 PM Sep 2nd from web

Rage Against the Machine just took 200 people on unpermitted march toward river. They are chanting, "Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me."
7:10 PM Sep 2nd from web

Hearing horrible stories of things being done to people in jail. Writing out details for a longer update.
7:07 PM Sep 2nd from web

Riot cops have left Northstar clinic, have now blockaded Grove.
7:06 PM Sep 2nd from web

Riot police staging at RATM concert.
6:50 PM Sep 2nd from web

4 minivans full of riot cops and 30 undercovers at Northstar clinic.
6:49 PM Sep 2nd from web

Mobile Broadcast News Bus surrounded by police. Unconfirmed that police are breaking into the bus-- LO's and cameras needed!
6:31 PM Sep 2nd from web

30 police vehicle at Kellogg and Jackson, headed north on Jackson.
6:16 PM Sep 2nd from web

RMO bus let go. Yay! Rock on!
6:14 PM Sep 2nd from web

Rude Mechanical Orchestra bus pulled over in the parking lot at the Kellogg and Hwy 54 underpass. Cops have flex cuffs ready.
6:11 PM Sep 2nd from web

Man tasered, surrounded by riot cops at 5th and Wacouta.
5:48 PM Sep 2nd from web

Police just arrested an Indymedia journalist on 5th and Wacouta.
5:30 PM Sep 2nd from web

"Non-lethal" weapons still out at Ripple Effect, snipers on roof of building in area.
5:00 PM Sep 2nd from web

Riot cops at Ripple Effect have rubber bullets, gas canisters, and concussion grenades ready.
4:40 PM Sep 2nd from web

120 riot cops at Ripple Effect concert at the State Capitol
4:31 PM Sep 2nd from web

Folks needed at the jail release site at Grove & Lafayette to help with outtake!
3:58 PM Sep 2nd from web

60-80 riot cops massing up at 8th and Lacouta Commons
3:55 PM Sep 2nd from web

SWAT team vans also pulling up at Mears park
3:54 PM Sep 2nd from web

20 cops in riot gear at 4th & Sibley, 20 more cops at 5th & Sibley, many other cops at 6th & Sibley (all near Poor Peoples March)
3:54 PM Sep 2nd from web

Scratch that on the calls. We are getting some, others are still being blocked. We are working hard to get this fixed ASAP.
2:32 PM Sep 2nd from web

rt @ericstiens Dakota people got four day permit to have ceremony at coldwater all is good!
2:29 PM Sep 2nd from web

ICE cops surrounding concert on Cedar Ave
2:27 PM Sep 2nd from web

Rmsy Cty jail holding solidarity folks in holding cells & refusing to book them for "non-cooperation" - others still being processed this am
1:57 PM Sep 2nd from web

Supporters still needed at Coldwater Spring.
1:54 PM Sep 2nd from web

Sheriffs, Homeland Security massing and "masking up" at Coldwater Spring. Legal observers present there.
1:53 PM Sep 2nd from web

People at concert on MLK & John Ireland being targeted and illegally searched
1:42 PM Sep 2nd from web

Police and sheriffs are lining up at Coldwater. Supporters needed at 54th & Highway 55!
1:40 PM Sep 2nd from web

street medic being held in cuffs on University Ave
1:39 PM Sep 2nd from web

@stonea3 To donate sweatshirts, blankets, $ or other needs, contact coldsnap@riseup.net to arrange or just head on down to the jail!
12:59 PM Sep 2nd from web in reply to stonea3

Dakota people reclaim Camp Coldwater! Awesome! They are requesting support at 54th St & Hwy 55 in Mpls.
12:50 PM Sep 2nd from web

2-3 vanloads riot cops now circling jail vigil in tactical vans w/ doors open. Ramsey Cty sheriffs also on scene taking pics of volunteers.
12:48 PM Sep 2nd from web

Vegan food being received, people being treated for injuries. Some arrestees sick and not receiving treatment for that - only 1 nurse @ jail
12:45 PM Sep 2nd from web

"A bunch" of arrestees on women's side on hunger strike for medical treatment, according to a support person at 11am.
12:44 PM Sep 2nd from web

3 people being arrested by the Cathedral.
12:43 PM Sep 2nd from web

25-30 cops encircling our volunteers at vigil outside jail. Legal observers needed there now!
12:42 PM Sep 2nd from web

Calls from jail to Cold Snap have been blocked - please call the jail - 651-266-9350 - and demand that they allow free calls to 651-356-8635
11:46 AM Sep 2nd from web

geez - we need sleep - 651-356-8635! sorry!
6:56 AM Sep 2nd from web

If you are a support person for someone who has been arrested and you have not called us on the support hotline, please do so! 615-356-8635
6:56 AM Sep 2nd from web

Sweatshirts and blankets are needed at the jail! If you can help organize this or have stuff to offer, please call us or head on down there!
1:51 AM Sep 2nd from web

We would still love more folks to help out with outtake at the jail, and will gladly take volunteers in our office as well. Give us a call!
1:36 AM Sep 2nd from web

Check out http://tinyurl.com/6fsjrv for extended arrestee updates!
1:33 AM Sep 2nd from web

We need people to help with outtake and solidarity at the vigil outside the jail! Please come help if you can!
12:41 AM Sep 2nd from web

Numerous reports from people being released of people inside being denied medical treatment, those needing it being separated from others
12:40 AM Sep 2nd from web

Van searched & towed @ Grand & Macalester - no warrant. Cop told owner: "This is what happens when @ists come to our city & destroy things."
11:35 PM Sep 1st from web

Making sure that arrestees get the medication, food, and other things they need.
11:08 PM Sep 1st from web

Felony charges have historically been used as scare tactics against activists. There is much less precedent for them to hold up in court.
10:45 PM Sep 1st from web

rt @tcdailyplanet Credible report of convoy of Natl Guard heading toward Twin Cities on Hwy 55 between 8 and 9 pm, with at least 7 humvees.
10:37 PM Sep 1st from web

Arrest tally from Ramsey County Sheriff's Office as of 10:30 p.m.: 284 total; 130 felonies; 51 gross misdemeanors; 103 misdemeanors.
10:36 PM Sep 1st from web

Many arrestees are being held without booking in the Ramsey Cty jail. Not in the system yet, told no info & they won't see judges until Wed.
10:02 PM Sep 1st from web

Phone caller: 12-13 people being held in a "cage" in Ramsey County Jail.
9:58 PM Sep 1st from web

Newest arrest tallies per the sheriff: 283 total; 129 felonies; 51 gross misdemeanors; 103 misdemeanors.
9:50 PM Sep 1st from web

@dbrauer 256 is the number processed through the jail, which is why it keeps rising. Not the total. We've got our work cut out for us!
9:41 PM Sep 1st from web in reply to dbrauer

Bridges at Robert St, Wabasha, Smith closed, leaving only 35E bridge open to downtown StP. Metro Transit buses do seem to be running now.
9:35 PM Sep 1st from web

Joint press conference 9am Tuesday at 400 Western Ave in St. Paul (from twin cities indymedia)
9:34 PM Sep 1st from web

RNC arrest tally so far: 256 total; 119 felonies; 48 gross misdemeanors; 89 misdemeanors. Per Ramsey County Sheriff's Department.
9:28 PM Sep 1st from web

Correction: 1st hearing for RNC arrestees 9 am at Law Center, Lafayette & Grove. 10:30 hearing @ main courthouse for seized items.
9:15 PM Sep 1st from web

Heads up, folks, National Guard is marching through downtown, according to RNC worker. Stay safe!
9:04 PM Sep 1st from web

Coldsnap street team members are out of jail now.
8:58 PM Sep 1st from web

According to Ramsey Cty officials, 167 people have been arrested in St. Paul. http://tinyurl.com/5t9q4l
8:41 PM Sep 1st from web

Sighting; 8 Humvees, 10 Buses heading to St. Paul from Brooklyn Park, possible Guard
8:36 PM Sep 1st from web

Smith Ave bridge being blockaded by cops. 1 truck, 3 cars. Anarchists can't get to convergence space.
8:35 PM Sep 1st from web

Code Pink is w/ Mothers Against the War. They're being pushed against Wabasha Bridge by 150 riot cops now.
8:30 PM Sep 1st from web

TC Indymedia has some sweet video of today: http://tinyurl.com/6594cq
8:29 PM Sep 1st from web

Code Pink rally surrounded by 50 riot cops at Wabasha & Kellogg, being pushed east on Kellogg.
8:22 PM Sep 1st from web

Pi Press reporting 130 arrests today.
8:13 PM Sep 1st from web

Things quieting down here; we're supporting arrestees & gathering and processing info. No estimate of arrest #s at this point. Hundreds.
8:07 PM Sep 1st from web

Amy Goodman has been released. Many other journalists, legal observers, medics, and friends are still inside.
7:58 PM Sep 1st from web

~30 arrested, taken away by bus from Upper Landing Park. Cops were searching people's bags at river walk.
7:57 PM Sep 1st from web

Amy Goodman's arrest video - she was pepper-sprayed point blank while handcuffed: http://tinyurl.com/5ol8zz
6:55 PM Sep 1st from web

100 people detained, SWAT team, police, National Guard Troops present at Xcel Ctr http://tinyurl.com/6q2k7y
6:45 PM Sep 1st from web

Police closing high bridge to Harriet Island. City worker says it's to keep protesters out of downtown.
6:43 PM Sep 1st from web

Rumor control: Our office hasn't been raided. Not to our knowledge, anyway.
6:42 PM Sep 1st from web

Police left Ramsey Cty. jail support vigil. 6:31 PM Sep 1st from web

Police staging area (several hundred) is by shepard and sibley. 3-4 people seen detained there.
6:28 PM Sep 1st from web

Amy Goodman arrested on probable cause for riot charges. Audio of her arrest: http://tiny.cc/PVol7
6:26 PM Sep 1st from web

3 cop cars at vigil outside jail.
6:23 PM Sep 1st from web

@MnIndyLIVE Amy Goodman and other DN! reporters were arrested at Jackson & 9th and taken to Ramsey Cty. Adult Detention Center.
6:23 PM Sep 1st from web in reply to MnIndyLIVE

Coldsnap street team members, 6-8 medics, maybe others STILL being detained at Jackson and 7th.
6:05 PM Sep 1st from web

Reports of confrontation near Science Museum.
6:02 PM Sep 1st from web

Corporate media reports FBI and "informants" involved in raids. 5:58 PM Sep 1st from web

Journalists combative with officials at city press conference, challenge them on misinformation and lies.
5:56 PM Sep 1st from web

Most people being released near Harriet, cops still making arrests, picking people out one by one. ~300 cops present there.
5:49 PM Sep 1st from web

Approx. 50 arrested and loaded on bus, including 5 medics on Jackson and 7th.
5:48 PM Sep 1st from web

Chief of SPPD: cops "were threatened and at many times, I believe, frightened" by "masked criminals" today.
5:45 PM Sep 1st from web

Police report 56 arrests, 7 being felonies, and expect number to rise
5:40 PM Sep 1st from web

Mass arrest currently happening at Upper Landing Park.
5:34 PM Sep 1st from web

Correction: Two more legal observers arrested at Spring & Shepard. So much going on we can't type fast enough to report it.
5:30 PM Sep 1st from web

9 arrested in comms raid being charged with conspiracy to riot, same warrant as pre-RNC house raids.
5:27 PM Sep 1st from web

Three legal observers being arrested at mass arrest at Spring & Chestnut.
5:25 PM Sep 1st from web

Police in riot gear have blocked off downtown St. Paul. Bridges closed, buses shut down.
5:21 PM Sep 1st from web

Cops threatening to arrest everybody @ river walk - 300+ ppl inc. medics, legal observers, journalists, concertgoers, kids. Tear gas used.
5:20 PM Sep 1st from web

Press Conference w. St. Paul Mayor & Police Chief @ 5:30 @ 172 East 4th Street St. Paul, MN 55101.
5:18 PM Sep 1st from web

Massive regroup and standoff at Upper Landing Park. Shepard road and eagle park by river under science museum.
5:17 PM Sep 1st from web

Harriet Island - SPPD closed off area with 100-200 ppl, including families w/ kids, elderly. Horse cops, gas masks.
5:12 PM Sep 1st from web

Mass arrests on Jackson & 9th, including Democracy Now! journalists Amy Goodman, Sharif Abdel Kouddou, Nicole Salazar.
5:09 PM Sep 1st from web

Seeds of Peace were just detained, let go.
5:05 PM Sep 1st from web

Dozens of police vehicles now at Jackson by river. Officers pushing crowds back. 30-40 cop cars coming down 94, preparing for mass arrests.
5:02 PM Sep 1st from web

Amy Goodman has been arrested.
4:56 PM Sep 1st from web

National Guard moving in on Cedar and Kellogg.
4:54 PM Sep 1st from web

Comms raid in progress at 6th & Wall. Legal observer on the scene. 9 in custody, property being seized.
4:53 PM Sep 1st from web

National Guard rolling in to Cedar and Kellogg
4:51 PM Sep 1st from web

5 arrests at Minnesota & 8th.
4:42 PM Sep 1st from web

7th & Jackson arrests at 30-40. Democracy Now! journalists among those arrested at Temperance. Lots of police brutality among these arrests.
4:40 PM Sep 1st from web

Girl seriously injured by car at 12th and Wabasha. Cops do nothing. In other news, Metro Transit resumes bus service into downtown St. Paul.
4:37 PM Sep 1st from web

"Lots" of arrests happening on 7th & Jackson.
4:36 PM Sep 1st from web

Anti-capitalist bloc being tear gassed on Jackson by river.
4:35 PM Sep 1st from web

Comms MIA. @tcimc is the place to go for updates now.
4:35 PM Sep 1st from web

2 Coldsnap street team folks, one journalist were arrested in group on 9th & Temperance.
4:34 PM Sep 1st from web

Person tased on 7th & Roberts.
4:31 PM Sep 1st from web

Cops blocking all northern bridges over highway, moving systematically to wall folks into SE and kellogg park. Cops moving down Chestnut.
4:30 PM Sep 1st from web

20-25 arrests @ 9th & Temperance, 2 arrests elsewhere in town
4:25 PM Sep 1st from web

St. Paul Police Chief John Harrington and St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman holding 5pm press conference.
4:25 PM Sep 1st from web

Comms is quiet. Y'all okay?
4:20 PM Sep 1st from web

Female individual snatched off street by unmarked car on 6th & Wacouta
4:12 PM Sep 1st from web

Person tackled by 5 SPPD in riot gear for refusing a search. Media was present for this.
4:08 PM Sep 1st from web

Vernon Rodrigues in Ramsey Co Jail, needs medical attention. Call jail at 651.266.9350!
4:07 PM Sep 1st from web

WCCO confirms that National Guard is being called in to help with crowd control in St. Paul.
4:07 PM Sep 1st from web

The live video at http://www.theuptake.org is amazing. You should watch it if you're not in the streets right now.
4:05 PM Sep 1st from web

Pepper spray, tear gas, rubber bullets, concussion grenades being used in more locations than we can write in one tweet right now.
4:04 PM Sep 1st from web

SWAT team at Kellogg between Minnesota and Cedar; tear gas, concussion grenades reported
3:56 PM Sep 1st from web

Pioneer Press reporter: Tear gas now at Kellogg and Cedar.
3:51 PM Sep 1st from web

Police platoons will be erected at cedar & kellogg and wabasha & kellogg.
3:50 PM Sep 1st from web

Police putting on gas masks at Mulberry & Kellogg.
3:49 PM Sep 1st from web

1 from pagan cluster arrested; was punched in face, is bleeding.
3:47 PM Sep 1st from web

About 50 riot police in full gear entering 20 unmarked vehicles along Cedar and 7th.
3:45 PM Sep 1st from web

~300 people being stampeded by police horses on 2nd & Kellogg
3:43 PM Sep 1st from web

~15 people at 6th & Wall being booked, pictures being taken, being loaded into vans
3:42 PM Sep 1st from web

2 medics arrested at 6th & Wall
3:40 PM Sep 1st from web

Per CUAPB: "Hundreds" of police and National Guard giving order to disperse at Wabasha & Kellogg; wearing gas masks
3:39 PM Sep 1st from web

Cops are getting ready to gas funk the war blockade at kellogg and wabasha. Legal observers needed there now.
3:38 PM Sep 1st from web

2 more arrests at 6th & St. Peter - one possibly a medic
3:36 PM Sep 1st from web

Police blocking off bridges into downtown St. Paul, not letting people into (or out of?) march route.
3:34 PM Sep 1st from web

Cops moving in on blockade at Minnesota and Kellogg. Legal observers are on the scene. 1 more arrest on Sibley & Warner.
3:32 PM Sep 1st from web

Metro Transit service into downtown St. Paul suspended until #RNC08 congestion abates. http://metrotransit.org
3:30 PM Sep 1st from web

~12 being cuffed and loaded into vans on wall between 6th and 7th
3:25 PM Sep 1st from web

The report about the jail on lockdown came from NLG lawyers denied entrance. They were told it was in effect until 3:30pm.
3:23 PM Sep 1st from web

6 buses of riot police and two jeeps arriving at Wabasha and Kellogg. Police are going to seal off Wabasha from Kellogg to I-94.
3:19 PM Sep 1st from web

person in car being detained is on kellogg & mulberry
3:18 PM Sep 1st from web

1 person detained in 1 car, surrounded by 40 riot cops, 1 secret service.
3:18 PM Sep 1st from web

30-40 people blocking kellogg and wabasha to be given dispersal order.
3:17 PM Sep 1st from web

@tfooq Northstar Medic Collective is here and kicking ass.
3:16 PM Sep 1st from web in reply to tfooq

"vanload of female-bodied people" taken away in unmarked van from 7th & Wall
3:12 PM Sep 1st from web

Jackson & Kellogg 1 detained, another on 1st & Sibley
3:04 PM Sep 1st from web

2 more arrests @ 5th & Minnesota, horse cops running people over @ Kellogg & Wabasha, cops surrounding ppl @ Kellogg & Sibley
3:03 PM Sep 1st from web

Ramsey Cty jail on lockdown - no lawyers allowed inside. St. Joseph hospital also on lockdown, denying people water.
3:01 PM Sep 1st from web

People being released on Lafayette and Grove. Vigil and outtake to greet them. Come join them if you want to plug in!
2:58 PM Sep 1st from web

@PiPress Looks like our friends and community are prepared! Jail Support Hotline: 651.356.8635!
2:56 PM Sep 1st from web in reply to PiPress

@ericstiens Rad! Thanks for being there!
2:39 PM Sep 1st from web in reply to silverelf

@ericstiens Arrestees to be released shortly from Ramsey Co. Head down there?
2:33 PM Sep 1st from web in reply to silverelf

6th & Wall arrestees being booked on site.
2:19 PM Sep 1st from web

6 arrests and pepper spray at Chestnut and Shepard.
2:18 PM Sep 1st from web

8 arrests at Shepard and Randolph.
2:13 PM Sep 1st from web

Per comms, "18 confirmed arrests a couple more coming through"
2:11 PM Sep 1st from web

Steady stream of folks with pepper spray injuries at the Northstar clinic; medic headed to jail with supplies soon.
2:09 PM Sep 1st from web

"Many people" arrested on 6th and Wall; legal observers not being allowed to witness.
2:07 PM Sep 1st from web

Pedestrian traffic being stopped on 7th and Wabasha.
2:02 PM Sep 1st from web

Cops lining up at 7th and Cedar, cops trying to divide lawful protestors from unlawful.
2:00 PM Sep 1st from web

15th arrested on 6th & Wall, being transported to Ramsey on bus.
2:00 PM Sep 1st from web

NLG lawyer trapped by cops at randolph and shepard.
1:59 PM Sep 1st from web

randolph & shepard surrounded, cops saying they won't let anyone go unless they search everyone. this is illegal. LOs needed there now!
1:57 PM Sep 1st from web

arrestee from kellogg & ireland injured, pepper sprayed and denied medical attention.
1:54 PM Sep 1st from web

2 police cars driven into crowd in sector 5 - squad car #s 1404 & 1529
1:52 PM Sep 1st from web

Pi Press reports 20 arrested at 6th and Wall in anti-war march.
1:45 PM Sep 1st from web

Rubber bullets and tear gas on Exchange and St. Peter.
1:41 PM Sep 1st from web

Cops have pinned black bloc on Exchange, have gas masks on 10th and St. Peter.
1:39 PM Sep 1st from web

2 more street team members on 7th and Wabasha with cops closing in. 7 or 8+ more detained and 1 in car at 7th and Wall.
1:34 PM Sep 1st from web

Cops on Sibley and 7th. Tasers are out on Shepard and Randolph. Black bloc make total destroy everywhere.
1:32 PM Sep 1st from web

Coldsnap street team member grabbed out of crowd and arrested.
1:30 PM Sep 1st from web

Arrest at 9th and Wacouta confirmed. Phones ringing off the hook, stuff happening all over town. Go team go!
1:26 PM Sep 1st from web

7th & Wabasha - legal observers being surrounded by police blockade.
1:25 PM Sep 1st from web

Kellogg and Summit, 1 person being detained, several police on scene, legal observers needed
1:08 PM Sep 1st from web

Sheriff Bob Fletcher personally on site at Kellogg and John Ireland.
1:05 PM Sep 1st from web

5 arrests @ 7th & Wall who were attached to a car- 1 person still in
1:03 PM Sep 1st from web

@dannypgh reports one arrest at 9th and Wacouta. Any other info on this or other arrests? Call us at 651.356.8635.
1:03 PM Sep 1st from web in reply to dannypgh

Horses ramming Bash Back! line on Kellogg and Summit. BB! is successfully holding the line, blocked a bus. We love y'all!
12:58 PM Sep 1st from web

6th and wall, 20 anarchists detained, bringing in investigation unit. Riot cops rushing in at Jackson and Minnesota, no LOs there now.
12:53 PM Sep 1st from web

8 and 9th on wacouta, National Guard and riot police about to deploy gas. Journalists and medics have been pepper sprayed and gassed today.
12:50 PM Sep 1st from web

Riot cops blocking Funk the War - line went dead on phone call from the ground at "OMG, it's here, we've got a situation here."
12:49 PM Sep 1st from web

Confirmed sighting of police preparing to use gas at 7th and Minnesota
12:43 PM Sep 1st from web

Cops indiscriminately pepper spraying at 7th and Minnesota
12:42 PM Sep 1st from web

10th and Jackson is been succesfully blockaded, including cop buses! Also, cops regrouping on Wabasha and 7th.
12:36 PM Sep 1st from web

Black bloc march on Kellogg going toward Capitol, police staging on Rice & John Ireland.
12:36 PM Sep 1st from web

Pepper spray used at 7th and minnesota, cops calling for backup. Cops are going to use gas. More cops coming. LOs needed there now!
12:33 PM Sep 1st from web

Cops trying to kettle breakaway march past 12th and Wabasha.
12:25 PM Sep 1st from web

Undercovers and uniformed officers in bushes in park on downtown side of Smith St bridge. How cliched is that?!
12:24 PM Sep 1st from web

Funk the War breakaway march on I94 and wabasha - cops dispatched to 7th and Wabasha. Nat'l Guard gathering near Cathedral.
12:18 PM Sep 1st from web

Pioneer Press reports Monica was released with no charges filed.
12:15 PM Sep 1st from web

8 arrests 7th south of Grand, pepper spray used.
11:51 AM Sep 1st from web

KSTP is "embedded" with St. Paul riot cops. Just in case you were feeling sympathetic to the corporate media today.
11:44 AM Sep 1st from web

150 people on marshall near kellogg, st. paul confronted by police
11:41 AM Sep 1st from web

~50 cops in 2 SWAT groups on Smith and Grand. Horses going south on Smith, SWAT teams going east on Grand - converging @ intersection.
11:26 AM Sep 1st from web

10 horse cops arrive at Smith and Grand. More cops arriving. Legal observers needed there now!
11:18 AM Sep 1st from web

Police blockade at Smith & Grand StP. 15 cop cars, 2 arrests so far.
11:16 AM Sep 1st from web

Van taken, 1 confirmed arrest. 6-7 plainclothes cops, MPD and Ramsey Cty marked cars.
11:09 AM Sep 1st from web

3 Homeland Security SUVs & 1 car at 4th & Jackson St. Paul.
10:49 AM Sep 1st from web

Random searches at MLK Blvd & Market St. Legal observers wanted there.
10:34 AM Sep 1st from web

Grand & Snelling, riot police gathering. Macalester Pres assured cops wouldn't be there; apparently false. Students prevented from marching.
10:31 AM Sep 1st from web

No raid at Juliet St. Police destroyed, then impounded activist's car. No arrests were made.
6:05 AM Sep 1st from web

correction: police have not entered house - St. Paul Police, ATF, and FBI agents are at the address
2:18 AM Sep 1st from web

police raid at 1162 juliet, st. paul. LO's on the way.
1:59 AM Sep 1st from web

Quiet night, but a big day tomorrow! Keep it cool, keep it safe, and if the cops show up, keep your fucking mouth shut! We've got your back!
12:27 AM Sep 1st from web

No arrests in the past few hours to our knowledge. If you have any info we don't, give us a call at 651.356.8635.
9:40 PM Aug 31st from web

Convergence center staff asking folks to clear out for now to avoid Imperial entaglements.
9:36 PM Aug 31st from web

Increased number and frequency of circling by police around convergence space. Reports of verbal harassment by passing patrols.
8:42 PM Aug 31st from web

One arrestee is out! 5 to go...
7:57 PM Aug 31st from web

Several squarms of police still in Convergence Space area. Possibly only a scare tactic, but stay tuned.
7:49 PM Aug 31st from web

Many police staging near convergence space. Legal observers on their way.
7:33 PM Aug 31st from web

Judge will wait to rule on RNC 6. Bob Fletcher attempted to interrogate at least one of them earlier; NLG lawyer was dispatched to jail.
3:29 PM Aug 31st from web

IWW light rail train being taken back to Bloomington station. No one being let off train, including diabetic who needs insulin.
2:38 PM Aug 31st from web

IWW march stopped on train by lines of riot cops, telling them that if anyone gets off they will arrest all. Negotiations stated otherwise.
2:35 PM Aug 31st from web

Mobile command unit outside house where Glass Bead people were picked up yesterday.
2:34 PM Aug 31st from web

Scratch that. 9 people in vets march, including a nun, are arrested in St. Paul after climbing a security perimeter: http://is.gd/25Fy
2:16 PM Aug 31st from web

Police moving in on ~30 people at intersection of 6th and Washington.
1:30 PM Aug 31st from web

9 reported arrests at Landmark Building, 6th & Washington. Breakaway marchers allegedly breached perimeter and were cornered by police.
1:23 PM Aug 31st from web

Cops circling at Loring Park where affinity groups are meeting.
1:11 PM Aug 31st from web

Legal observers needed at 6th & Washington (the landmark building). Protesters cornered & police being deployed.
1:05 PM Aug 31st from web

Breakaway march reported out of Vets for Peace march @ 6th & Market. Police deploying two platoons @ 5th & St Peter.
12:58 PM Aug 31st from web

4 unmarked vans full of police and one police SUV slowly circling Powderhorn Park. Be on lookout and as always, know and assert your rights!
12:52 PM Aug 31st from web

Police have left Lake & Hiawatha. People for labor rally will be allowed to ride the light rail.
12:52 PM Aug 31st from web

IWW Anti-Capitalist rally at Lake & Hiawatha in Mpls will go on as planned despite police massing at rally point.
12:47 PM Aug 31st from web

Legal observers on their way to Lake and Hiawatha. More needed there.
12:23 PM Aug 31st from web

Cops massing on Lake and Hiawatha in Mpls, have plastic cuffs. More cops coming. Anti-capitalist bloc is going there for a rally at 1pm.
12:21 PM Aug 31st from web

Legal observers ticketed and let go. No arrests today so far.
12:16 PM Aug 31st from web

Bus let go. 2 legal observers pulled over and detained on W94 while attempting to witness police activity there.
12:10 PM Aug 31st from web

NLG/CUAPB press conference 3pm today @ Henn Cty Govt Plaza (Lt Rail Station) about emergency motion re: injunction to stop police seizures.
11:59 AM Aug 31st from web

@pyry No, a bus full of activists. Legal observers are on their way to the scene.
11:57 AM Aug 31st from web in reply to pyry

Bus full of people pulled over on W 94 just past Snelling. 2 ramsey cty. sheriffs and 1 state trooper on scene.
11:52 AM Aug 31st from web

NLG and CUAPB also filed emergency motion late yesterday asking judge for injunction to stop police from seizing cameras and cell phones.
11:23 AM Aug 31st from web

NLG seeks to have judge review detentions of six activists: http://tinyurl.com/6c7fmx
11:21 AM Aug 31st from web

@notq Phones are quiet right now. We will update immediately if and when anything happens.
11:07 AM Aug 31st from web in reply to notq

Erik Oseland is still in Ramsey Co. Jail and is being denied his medication and vegan food! Call the jail at 651.266.9350!
10:34 AM Aug 31st from web

RMO bus let go, none detained. All is clear for now - on that front, anyway.
1:35 AM Aug 31st from web

Cops knocking on people's doors, asking for individuals. Following others around town. Remember to assert your rights if they approach you!
1:31 AM Aug 31st from web

Rude Mechanical Orchestra just got pulled over in their bus by 5 cop cars on way from show at Bedlam. ~30 people in bus.
1:24 AM Aug 31st from web

All six arrestees are still being held in Ramsey Co Jail on probable cause. Call 651.266.9350; let's get them out of there!
12:15 AM Aug 31st from web

RNC Welcoming Committee Organizers Seek Sanctuary From Illegal Arrests: http://tinyurl.com/5pu2jd
10:52 PM Aug 30th from web

Another car impounded, no arrests in that incident. Also, slow to update on this one, but Seeds of Peace kitchen is fine for now.
10:50 PM Aug 30th from web

WE STOP FOR NO ONE!: http://is.gd/24RC
10:42 PM Aug 30th from web

All six arrestees have been transferred to Ramsey Co. Jail and are being booked. Stay tuned for updates.
8:21 PM Aug 30th from web

Police activity by Seeds of Peace kitchen, they are calling for legal observers. Smith & Wyoming in St. Paul.
7:40 PM Aug 30th from web

Rumors of Arise! bookstore being raided are false.
7:37 PM Aug 30th from web

Permaculture demonstration bus searched and seized on E 94. Impounded, people inside left on freeway ramp.
7:34 PM Aug 30th from web

We'l be doing a live interview with Al-Jazeera about the situation here tonight at 8pm CST.
5:37 PM Aug 30th from web

retweet @PiPress PDF of warrant for Minneapolis raid: http://tinyurl.com/6dgos7
4:48 PM Aug 30th from web

retweet @theuptake: We have a g-map of all Raids in MSP at our website, with links for video per each: http://theuptake.org/
4:44 PM Aug 30th from web

People detained at 11th and Lake have been released. No arrests.
4:37 PM Aug 30th from web

Cops searching van on 11th and Lake in Mpls; several activists in van detained.
4:14 PM Aug 30th from web

1471 cleared. Everyone released. Iglehart house also cleared. No arrests; nothing taken from there.
4:13 PM Aug 30th from web

Correction: police not searching 1471 Marshall, 12 people being detained there.
3:52 PM Aug 30th from web

Two NLG lawyers kicked out of law enforcement press conference in St. Paul! Lovely!
3:42 PM Aug 30th from web

3240 17th Ave S getting fixed, occupants back in.
3:40 PM Aug 30th from web

Police now searching 1471 Marshall in St. Paul on same warrant as Iglehart house.
3:39 PM Aug 30th from web

Police are searching for items in house that are not on warrant. Detainees on Marshall are being held subject to that warrant.
3:26 PM Aug 30th from web

Police have raided Iglehart house
3:20 PM Aug 30th from web

Correction: cops may not wait for new warrant for Iglehart house, may enter through other half of duplex (address on warrant) instead.
3:03 PM Aug 30th from web

Cops got wrong address for warrant at Iglehart house. They are now waiting on a new warrant; everyone there still detained.
2:57 PM Aug 30th from web

Press conference at convergence space at 4pm.
2:54 PM Aug 30th from web

@Mix2 She is a legal worker, not an NLG lawyer.
2:46 PM Aug 30th from web in reply to Mix2

One of those detained in Iglehart space is a reporter for Democracy Now!
2:46 PM Aug 30th from web

Cops now have warrant for 951 Iglehart.
2:44 PM Aug 30th from web

3 detainees on Marshall are videographers and independent media.
2:44 PM Aug 30th from web

Various people detained by cops around town. One more confirmed arrest of WC organizer grabbed by snatch squad in unmarked cars just now.
2:25 PM Aug 30th from web

Situation still developing at 951 Iglehart. Will update as we get more information.
1:42 PM Aug 30th from web

We have reason to believe that 2301 23rd Ave S will be boarded up today unless kicked-in doors and locks are fixed. Again, code violations ...
1:39 PM Aug 30th from web

Convergence space has been re-opened.
1:26 PM Aug 30th from web

Police are waiting for a warrant for 951 Iglehart. LOs still needed on the scene.
1:25 PM Aug 30th from web

Legal observers and copwatchers needed on scene at 951 Iglehart, St. Paul.
1:21 PM Aug 30th from web

@MnIndyLIVE Indeed. Charming!
1:20 PM Aug 30th from web in reply to MnIndyLIVE

Raid at St. Paul house (951 Iglehart) confirmed. At least two arrests happening now. 6 in house, including legal workers and videographers.
1:20 PM Aug 30th from web

951 Iglehart is potentially being raided. Around 20 SPPD officers have surrounded the house with weapons drawn.
1:15 PM Aug 30th from web

Lawyer on scene at 3240 17th Ave S; city says house will stay boarded up unless code violation is fixed by 6pm. Violation = doors kicked in.
1:04 PM Aug 30th from web

We are doing rumor control for all updates sent to us through various sources, and are doing our best to publish accurate information.
12:58 PM Aug 30th from web

Lawyers are at Hennepin Co jail to meet with arrestees.
12:54 PM Aug 30th from web

Miscommunication: people are not going to the jail right now, are saving their energy for other pursuits. Our bad.
12:32 PM Aug 30th from web

Seeds of Peace is NOT being raided. False alarm.
12:30 PM Aug 30th from web

Bike space in S. Mpls is fine for now. Cops were in unmarked cars and left.
12:18 PM Aug 30th from web

32xx 17th Ave. S. about to be boarded up by city inspector.
12:17 PM Aug 30th from web

Probable cause means that arrestees may not see judge until Tues or Wed.
12:13 PM Aug 30th from web

4 arrested at house raids being held on probable cause on multiple conspiracy charges without bail.
12:10 PM Aug 30th from web

Indymedia office space went through routine fire inspection; all is well there. Rumor control is a good thing :)
11:52 AM Aug 30th from web

@MnIndyLIVE None of our contacts have heard anything about it. We/e looking into it.
11:48 AM Aug 30th from web in reply to MnIndyLIVE

Cops outside bike space in S. Mpls; lawyers on scene.
11:47 AM Aug 30th from web

We have obtained copies of search warrants as well as statements from people at raids. Reviewing them now, will release more details soon.
11:37 AM Aug 30th from web

One confirmed arrest on the street of a RNC WC member near franklin & clinton in Mpls. police followed him from house.
11:32 AM Aug 30th from web

Police: raids b/c RNC WC are a criminal conspiracy http://tinyurl.com/5pxkpj
11:12 AM Aug 30th from web

Video: St. Paul police raid convergence space http://tinyurl.com/5dwl7g
11:07 AM Aug 30th from web

Warrant sought: firebombs, razor wire, "urine and feces," smokebombs, brake fluid, "media in whatever form" http://tinyurl.com/6yznom
11:07 AM Aug 30th from web

Cops left 3500 Harriet Ave. S. Feds were at raid, 1 FBI, 2 Homeland Security. We are getting a copy of the warrant, details to come.
10:39 AM Aug 30th from web

Everyone out of 3500 Harriet Ave S; no arrests, no injuries. Perimeter secured. Premises being searched; no one has seen the warrant.
10:05 AM Aug 30th from web

Everyone out of 2301 23rd Ave S and 3240 17th Ave S. 4 confirmed arrests total.
10:04 AM Aug 30th from web

1 confirmed arrest at 2301 23rd Ave. S
9:46 AM Aug 30th from web

3 confirmed arrests at 3240 17th Ave S.
9:28 AM Aug 30th from web

5-yr-old Gabe is out safe from house at 2301 23rd Ave.
9:19 AM Aug 30th from web

Mass info meeting: 11:30am Powderhorn Park
9:11 AM Aug 30th from web

House raid occuring at 3500 Harriet Ave S. Approximately 20 people inside.
8:53 AM Aug 30th from web

House raids occuring at 2301 23rd Ave S and 3240 17th Ave S. At least 20 officers at each location.
8:34 AM Aug 30th from web

Convergence Center is being boarded up. Press conference tomorrow at 10.
1:17 AM Aug 30th from web

Everyone is out; no arrests. Street is still partially blocked off and status of the space is unknown.
12:10 AM Aug 30th from web

No arrests confirmed at this point; previous "arrestee" has been released.
11:58 PM Aug 29th from web

Doors of space shut down for now.
11:49 PM Aug 29th from web

~15 people still inside. Some refusing to give ID.
11:14 PM Aug 29th from web

Police handcuffed a 4 year old child in the space. People still being released, witnesses report cops taking stuff out the back door.
11:06 PM Aug 29th from web

Warrant allegedly for "bomb-making materials." Homeland Security possibly involved.
10:51 PM Aug 29th from web

Cops claim no one allowed back in space, threaten to shut it down. Seizing everyone's computers. Claim this is part of "warrant." Bullshit.
10:37 PM Aug 29th from web

People being searched, names and IDs run, pics taken, released one by one. 40-50 still inside. Cops claim search warrant, refuse to read it.
10:33 PM Aug 29th from web

Many possible arrests, many cops blocking the area off. Please call 651-356-8635 with any info you may have!
9:38 PM Aug 29th from web

URGENT: police raiding RNC convergence space right now! Arrests being made, possible police violence. Lawyers and others on their way.
9:21 PM Aug 29th from web

Our 24 hr jail and legal support office is now live! Call us if you need immediate help or email us at coldsnap@riseup.net with other info.
6:37 PM Aug 29th from web

24 hr jail support hotline: 651-356-8635. Write it on your body, give it to your friends, call us if you get arrested or witness an arrest!
9:49 AM Aug 28th from web

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