DHS to restore family visitation at Delaney Hall amid protests, Sherrill says
Summary
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill announced that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will allow family visits again at Delaney Hall, an ICE detention center, after protests about detainee treatment. The protests led to tear gas being used by police and a curfew being set in the area to keep peace.Key Facts
- Family visitation at Delaney Hall was stopped due to protests claiming poor food and medical care for detainees.
- DHS denies these claims and says detainees receive three meals a day and full medical care.
- Visitation is set to restart with limited hours on Sunday and normal hours on Monday.
- Protests turned violent with some individuals attacking barriers and throwing objects at police.
- New Jersey State Police used tear gas to control the crowd after two nights of unrest.
- A nighttime curfew from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. is now in place near Delaney Hall.
- Governor Sherrill asked for peaceful protests and told out-of-state agitators not to come.
- DHS stated that detained individuals are treated with dignity and full legal rights.
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