The protest started with apeaceful rally at Elizabeth Caruthers Park at noon, then protesters marched several blocks to the federal facility. People also held flowers and onlookers rang handbells and honked as the protesters marched. The federal officers threw several protesters down to the ground, the crowd around them screaming in distress. Protester Katelyn Cain said she saw two of the protest organizers — who just minutes before had been leading the chants as the crowd marched — arrested by federal officers. Federal officers retreated into the building after the arrests, calm returned and protesters did the YMCA dance.