WASHINGTON (TNND) — More than two dozen anti-ICE demonstrators were taken into custody outside a Minnesota hotel they believed was housing top Border Agent Greg Bovino after protesters began causing property damage to the building on Monday.

Maple Grove Police Department arrested 26 people gathered outside the SpringHill Suites for “unlawful assembly riotous conduct.” Though police did not declare the assembly to be unlawful until after the protesters turned agitators began causing property damage and throwing objects at police officers.

"The Maple Grove Police Department respects and upholds the First Amendment rights of individuals to peacefully assemble and express their views,” the Maple Grove Police Department said in a statement to KSTP.

“Our priority remains the safety and security of all residents, visitors, and property within our community.”

"At that point, the activity was no longer considered peaceful,” the statement continued. “Individuals participating in criminal acts are not protected under the First Amendment and were subject to arrest."

At least three individuals arrested on Monday already possessed a criminal record.

Justin Neal Shelton, one of the men arrested, served five years in prison after pleading guilty in 2007 to first-degree aggravated robbery, according to the Pioneer Press. Shelton was convicted of beating a pregnant woman while seeking to steal her car. At one point, Shelton struck the woman with a bottle. Shelton was convicted again in 2020 for being in possession of a firearm or ammunition after committing a violent crime.

Another anti-ICE agitator arrested Monday has a criminal rap sheet dating to 2003. Abraham Nelson Coleman was previously convicted on multiple counts of theft, damage to property and one count of felony theft.

And John Linden Gribble was previously convicted of misdemeanor fourth degree DWI and for driving under the influence.

The Department of Homeland Security praised the arrests.

“Glad to see some state and local government cooperation,” DHS tweeted. “It’s a start.”

Meanwhile, Bovino will be leaving Minnesota and returning to his duties of overseeing the Southwest border. The “mutual decision” by the Trump administration comes in the wake of Alex Pretti’s death at the hands of federal immigration officers.

Former DHS Senior Advisor and CEO of Sentinel, Charles Marino told The National News Desk, he believes when it comes to these hotel protests, the DOJ and all law enforcement agencies are going to want to connect the dots.

"So that means going from just arresting the people to now also issuing search warrants for things like bank accounts. For electronic devices," Marino said.

Steps he says are important to better understanding the possible coordination and funding sources.

"To really understand the extent that these individuals are part of larger organizations and how these larger organizations are interconnected and how these individuals are being funded," said Marino.