Anti-ICE protester dressed in giraffe costume is released from custody

A protester whose distinctive get-up has led to several viral videos during anti-ICE demonstrations in Minneapolis has been released from federal custody after being arrested on Monday.

Rob Potylo, the artist, comedian, director and activist known as Robby Roadsteamer on Instagram, gave a running commentary as federal officers advanced on him outside the Whipple Federal Building at Fort Snelling, Minneapolis, Monday.

“I’m ready for prime time players,” he said. “You’ve got your super soakers, you’ve got your f****** baloney, oh look at this you’ve got a power march right here,” he is heard saying…

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