Protesters furious over foreclosure attempts tried to storm the entrances of the Justice Department on Monday, leading to 17 arrests , the Washington Post reports.
About 100 protesters participated, and some were tased during the event.
After the arrests, about half the protesters stuck around as police prepared to make additional arrests.
Law enforcement blocked the entrance while a police helicopter flew overhead.
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