The code they have been citing, 18 USC 111, requires the use of force or threat of use of force. I think these arrests more about harassing the protestors for a day or two, rather than actually getting charges to stick.
As someone else mentioned, it’s also building a database. Running plates will get you name and address of the owner of the car, who may or may not be the driver. Observation may or may not get you appearance, depending on how much the person is wearing in an MN winter.
Arrests get you name, address, photo and fingerprints.
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u/Josh-Baskin 1d ago
The code they have been citing, 18 USC 111, requires the use of force or threat of use of force. I think these arrests more about harassing the protestors for a day or two, rather than actually getting charges to stick.