Protesters clashed briefly with federal authorities in riot gear outside the Whipple Building during an anti-ICE protest on Thursday morning.
Around 8 a.m., federal law enforcement officers lined up outside the building. At one point, around 8:15 a.m., the officers pushed into the crowd, threw several people to the ground, and made at least two arrests. At some point, it appeared federal authorities deployed chemical irritants.
The crowd chanted “shame” as protesters were removed by federal officials. After the arrests were made, federal authorities retreated back toward the building. Authorities appear to have formed a human wall to protect the federal building.