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Minneapolis protest demand justice for Eric Gardner, shuts down I-35

By staff

Protesters rally on I - 35, demand end to police brutality.

Minneapolis, MN – About 300 people took to the streets here Dec. 4 to demand justice for Eric Gardner, Mike Brown, Terrence Franklin and others killed by racist police. Massive demonstrations against police terror are taking place in cities across the U.S.

The Minneapolis started in South Minneapolis, then took over the northbound lanes of Interstate 35W, where several die-ins took place. They marched up I-35W into downtown and proceeded to Minneapolis City Hall. Sabry Wazwaz of the Anti-War Committee led chants for much of the march.

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