 October 14, 1998"Custer's Revenge" - The first of many massive police raids on the peaceful protest. An estimated 200 law enforcements in about 100 squads move in in full riot gear. There are 9 arrests, although the police later admit to only 6 of them. Learn more here. |
 December 20, 1998"Operation Coldsnap" - Unprecedented police raid - largest police action of any kind in Minnesota's history. About 800 law enforcement - including SWAT teams with laser-sighted automatic assault rifles - barricade the area and sweep in, arresting 38 protesters before dawn. The police press release later admits to only 36 arrests. Learn more here. |
 July 26-August 10, 1999"MnDOT's Two Week War" - Hundreds of law enforcement officers are on-site every day for about two weeks. Hundreds of arrests are made and the police cause some serious injuries including dislocated hips and shoulders, broken bones and at least one concussion. Learn more here. |
 September 27 to present"CODEFOR" Declared in Minnehaha Park and Surrounding Area - CODEFOR - police protocol amounting to continuous Marshall Law - is declard in the area where the bulk of the protesters live. Under CODEFOR, there is no such thing as police brutality, excessive force or unnecessary violence. The police simply do as they please. The number of arrests and injuries to peaceful protesters soars. See Tom Taylor's Site for detailed daily |
