Three photojournalists who covered a federal immigration arrest that drew hundreds of protesters to St. Paul’s East Side Tuesday say they believe police targeted them for doing their jobs.

The photographers, including MPR News visual journalist Kerem Yücel, were hit by pepper balls or other less-lethal munitions as they documented the day’s events. Yücel’s injuries sent him to the hospital by ambulance. He has since been released. • TuesdayLaw enforcement, protesters clash as federal agents make arrests in St. Paul • WednesdayFamily of man detained in federal operation speaks out

Freelance photographer Tim Evans, who was working for Reuters, said he was wearing a vest with the word “Press” written in white block print across his chest when he was hit by a projectile fired by a police

See Full Page