Delaney Hall ICE protests escalate after Sherrill denied access by DHS
Summary
Protests have grown outside Delaney Hall, an ICE detention center in Newark, New Jersey, after Governor Mikie Sherrill was denied entry to the facility. ICE agents in riot gear removed protesters who blocked the entrance while families of detainees raised concerns about poor treatment inside.Key Facts
- Governor Mikie Sherrill requested access to Delaney Hall but was denied entry by DHS.
- Protests started Friday, led by detainees’ family members concerned about conditions and medical care.
- On Monday, ICE agents in riot gear pushed back protesters who tried to block entrances.
- Some protesters threw objects, and agents used pepper spray during the clash.
- Senator Andy Kim was allowed inside with a congressional group and asked protesters to calm down.
- DHS says visitation is suspended due to protests and denies claims about poor treatment.
- Families, including a pregnant woman, say detainees are mistreated and wrongly detained.
- DHS said detainees receive meals, hygiene products, medical care, and phone access, but protesters and some lawmakers dispute this.
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