Live: Black Lives Matter protests at Mall of America

A protest seeking justice for Jamar Clark, who was killed Nov. 15 by Minneapolis police in a scuffle, is moving from the Mall of America on light rail.

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#MOA . #BLM http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CW7ZMX_UQAAhUFm.jpg

by John Reinan via twitter 12/23/2015 5:45:13 PM
Security searching bags at MOA entrance. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CW7aXr4UwAA5xD5.jpg

by John Reinan via twitter retweeted by mvnclv 12/23/2015 5:57:39 PM
State Troopers have arrived at @mallofamerica for #BlackXmas2 #Justice4Jamar demonstration @StarTribune http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CW7j9dWUEAAkKaV.jpg

by Leila Navidi via twitter 12/23/2015 6:32:15 PM
#blacklivesmatter are not yet present to protest at #MOA for the 1:30 pm #BlackXmas2 @StarTribune http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CW7kDTGUwAIpL7W.jpg

by Rich Tsong-Taatarii via twitter 12/23/2015 6:32:42 PM
bomb sniffing dogs in east rotunda. #BlackXmas2 #MOA

by David Chanen via twitter 12/23/2015 6:36:59 PM
Starbucks by east rotunda is asking guests to leave, will be locking doors in 5 min.

by John Reinan via twitter 12/23/2015 6:37:34 PM
stores near east rotunda expected to be on lockdown at 1245, according to a store manger #MOA

by David Chanen via twitter 12/23/2015 6:38:49 PM
Old Navy will go on lockdown w other east end stores @ 12:45 #Justice4Jamar #BlackXmas2 @mallofamerica @StarTribune http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CW7mumrUkAAMik0.jpg

by Leila Navidi via twitter 12/23/2015 6:44:20 PM
Lockup at Starbucks. #MOA http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CW7m97mUQAArLD7.jpg

by John Reinan via twitter 12/23/2015 6:45:22 PM
#barnesandnoble closes as blacklivesmatter are to protest at #MOA for the 1:30 pm #BlackXmas2 @StarTribune http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CW7nQz-UMAEdMjZ.jpg

by Rich Tsong-Taatarii via twitter 12/23/2015 6:46:42 PM
stores closing down near east rotunda #MOA

by David Chanen via twitter 12/23/2015 6:46:45 PM
baracades put up around east rotunda #MOA

by David Chanen via twitter 12/23/2015 6:48:49 PM
The big warning goes up. #MOA http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CW7n9SZUoAAMzH6.jpg

by John Reinan via twitter 12/23/2015 6:49:42 PM
Barnes and Noble has been locked down @mallofamerica #Justice4Jamar #BlackXmas2 @StarTribune http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CW7oTRXUsAAM2KK.jpg

by Leila Navidi via twitter 12/23/2015 6:51:12 PM
big video sign warning demonstrators that what they might do is against the law #MOA

by David Chanen via twitter 12/23/2015 6:53:54 PM
more gawkers than apparent protesters right now. people complaining about closed stores. #MOA

by David Chanen via twitter 12/23/2015 6:54:58 PM
Store employees waiting out the lockdown. #MOA http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CW7peEwUEAEfcJG.jpg

by John Reinan via twitter 12/23/2015 6:56:18 PM
People starting to line up on the second floor overlooking east rotunda @mallofamerica @StarTribune #Justice4Jamar http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CW7pujZUkAIRm49.jpg

by Leila Navidi via twitter 12/23/2015 6:57:27 PM
Shops at #MOA east closing now because of #Justice4Jamar #BlackXmas2

by Mark Vancleave 📹+📷 via twitter 12/23/2015 6:58:34 PM
many shopper confused by so much security around east rotunda. #MOA

by David Chanen via twitter 12/23/2015 7:01:34 PM
Lois Piper of Bloomington had to sneak a sign under her shirt @mallofamerica @StarTribune #Justice4Jamar #BlackXmas2 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CW7q1XMUoAAXMIY.jpg

by Leila Navidi via twitter 12/23/2015 7:02:16 PM
Unlike last year, they've put up barriers to keep people away from railings. Cops in between. #MOA http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CW7q2d3UEAAAw32.jpg

by John Reinan via twitter 12/23/2015 7:02:20 PM
floors above east rotunda filled with observers. #MOA

by David Chanen via twitter 12/23/2015 7:05:12 PM
some officers near east rotunda have riot helmets #MOA

by David Chanen via twitter 12/23/2015 7:13:06 PM
I'm wondering what words or actions will prompt these officers to act. And what action will they take? #MOA http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CW7tZA2VAAA26qp.jpg

by John Reinan via twitter 12/23/2015 7:13:27 PM
easily more than 300 people in east rotunda #MOA

by David Chanen via twitter 12/23/2015 7:15:16 PM
My crowd estimate: roughly 600. That's based on actually counting heads. #MOA http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CW7umJUUEAE0cFk.jpg

by John Reinan via twitter 12/23/2015 7:18:43 PM
Check out the scene from #MOA, coming up live @ bit.ly/1Re0Y6S #Justice4Jamar #BlackLivesMatter http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CW7sxdkUQAAIiKm.jpg

by Unicorn Riot via twitter 12/23/2015 7:20:49 PM
Kids know how to have fun anywhere. #MOA http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CW7vmN-UkAAKNeW.jpg

by John Reinan via twitter 12/23/2015 7:23:06 PM
Facemask dude is a little odd.... #Justice4Jamar #BlackXmas2 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CW7wCO0UMAAilo3.jpg

by Mark Vancleave 📹+📷 via twitter 12/23/2015 7:25:01 PM
Protesters walking thru mall silently with right fists raised. #MOA

by John Reinan via twitter 12/23/2015 7:26:41 PM
Lower level of rotunda emptying as people join fist-raised procession. #MOA

by John Reinan via twitter 12/23/2015 7:27:32 PM
MOA is moving.. leaving the mall. bit.ly/1Re0Y6S #BlackXmas #Justice4Jamar #BlackLivesMatter http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CW7wmPqVAAAZOyv.jpg

by Unicorn Riot via twitter 12/23/2015 7:27:33 PM
No obvious action from cops yet.

by John Reinan via twitter 12/23/2015 7:27:59 PM
Now a disturbance.

by John Reinan via twitter 12/23/2015 7:28:21 PM
One protester taken away forcibly.

by John Reinan via twitter 12/23/2015 7:29:33 PM
Moving chant, Justice Now.

by John Reinan via twitter 12/23/2015 7:30:15 PM
Protesters heading to light rail station.

by John Reinan via twitter 12/23/2015 7:30:55 PM
Mall announces it is "going into lock down" bit.ly/1Re0Y6S #BlackXmas #Justice4Jamar #BlackLivesMatter http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CW7xiZfUoAAuiJs.jpg

by Unicorn Riot via twitter 12/23/2015 7:31:47 PM
First announcement given regarding unlawful demonstration and for demonstrators to leave MOA property

by Bloomington Police via twitter 12/23/2015 7:34:01 PM
LISTEN: "Mall going into shut down" t.co #BlackXmas #Justice4Jamar #BlackLivesMatter

by Unicorn Riot via twitter 12/23/2015 7:34:29 PM
Heading to the light rail bit.ly/1Re0Y6S #BlackXmas #Justice4Jamar #BlackLivesMatter http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CW7yZBNUwAA6cZL.jpg

by Unicorn Riot via twitter 12/23/2015 7:35:23 PM
Police now out in full force, PA system urging shoppers to "seek shelter" as mall goes into lockdown. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CW7xiPoUEAA25F9.jpg

by Patricia Lopez via twitter 12/23/2015 7:36:09 PM
east rotunda empty. protesters left on light rail. announcement telling people to clear out or face arrest #MOA

by David Chanen via twitter 12/23/2015 7:36:56 PM
Marchers at #MOA transit station chanting "Say her name! Sandra Bland!" http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CW7yydsUEAA_6KA.jpg

by John Reinan via twitter 12/23/2015 7:37:01 PM

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Live: Black Lives Matter protests at Mall of America

A protest seeking justice for Jamar Clark, who was killed Nov. 15 by Minneapolis police in a scuffle, is moving from the Mall of America on light rail.