Protesters clash with ICE agents outside New Jersey detention center
Summary
Protesters gathered outside a New Jersey migrant detention center to stop ICE agents from transferring Martin Soto, who had begun a hunger and work strike. The protest turned tense when ICE used pepper spray and batons to clear the area, allowing Soto’s transfer to continue despite legal orders and ongoing demonstrations.Key Facts
- Martin Soto, a detainee at Delaney Hall in Newark, started a hunger and work strike demanding release of elderly, young, and sick detainees.
- Protesters, including Soto’s wife Gabriela, tried to prevent his transfer to another facility.
- ICE agents reportedly used pepper spray and batons to move protesters blocking Soto’s transfer.
- Gabriela Soto is organizing protests and claims retaliation against her husband by detention staff.
- Lawyers said a federal judge ordered that Soto not be moved out of state while his court case proceeds.
- About 300 detainees signed a letter alleging poor conditions and lack of medical care at Delaney Hall.
- The Department of Homeland Security stated protesters blocked all facility entrances and damaged an ICE vehicle.
- Soto was charged with assault and was transferred to the Elizabeth contract detention facility despite protests.
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