Baribeau v. City of Minneapolis

ORDER

JOAN N. ERICKSEN, District Judge.

During the Minneapolis Aquatennial in 2006, Plaintiffs 1 were arrested in downtown Minneapolis after participating in what they describe as a “zombie dance party,” an event that involved wearing fake blood on their faces, playing music and amplified spoken phrases from improvised sound systems, and other activities they claim were meant to call attention to the shortcomings of consumerist culture. Plaintiffs assert various claims arising out of their detention, search, and arrest. They have brought suit under 42 U.S.C. § 1988 (2000), as well as for claims…