COLUMBUS (AP) — A protest against U.S. immigration policy and recent deportations temporarily shut down a street in front of Columbus City Hall Monday, resulting in 12 arrests.
FACTS-TODAY’S PROTEST DOWNTOWN:
*CPD@3 different locations 7/9/18. *Protests were to abolish ICE.
*Approximately 100-150 protestors.
*12 arrested-people from California, Florida, Oregon & 1 Millfield, OH (Athens Co.).
*Overall officers said protestors were orderly/obeyed the law. pic.twitter.com/HazB9QvX1l— Columbus Division of Police (@ColumbusPolice) July 9, 2018
Protesters blocked the street across from City Hall and around the corner from the Ohio Statehouse Monday morning by erecting three wooden poles in a tall tripod.
The protest happened near a downtown office building housing the local offices of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Several Columbus police cruisers crowded the intersection as city firefighters using a ladder truck and chainsaws dismantled the structure.
Protesters shouted “No borders” and held signs such as “No Borders! No Wall! We Want Freedom For All!”
Police say charges against the protesters include disorderly conduct and failure to comply.