Newark mayor imposes curfew at Delaney Hall immigration detention centre
Summary
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka has set a curfew around Delaney Hall, an immigration detention center, to address rising tensions and safety concerns. The center, run by GEO Group under a contract with ICE, has been the focus of protests against President Donald Trump’s deportation policies, amid reports of poor conditions inside the facility.Key Facts
- Newark Mayor Ras Baraka announced a curfew from 9 pm to 6 am within half a mile of Delaney Hall.
- Delaney Hall is an immigration detention center managed by GEO Group under a 15-year deal with ICE.
- Tensions have increased due to protests and confrontations between law enforcement and demonstrators.
- Detainees at Delaney Hall are on a hunger strike, protesting conditions such as expired food and lack of medical care.
- Over 70% of people held in ICE detention have no criminal conviction, according to Syracuse University data.
- Protesters have formed human chains and barricades outside Delaney Hall, sometimes clashing with police using pepper spray and batons.
- Governor Mikie Sherrill has called for protest zones and wants Delaney Hall closed but was denied access to the facility.
- Political figures, including Mayor Baraka and US Representative LaMonica McIver, have faced legal issues and confrontations related to protests at the detention center.
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