Several protesters arrested at New Jersey ICE facility as clashes continue
Summary
Several protesters were arrested overnight at the Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, after breaking a curfew and refusing to leave the area. The protests have involved clashes with police, hunger and labor strikes by detainees, and concerns over conditions inside the facility.Key Facts
- Between 20 and 46 protesters were arrested for defying a curfew at Delaney Hall.
- Protesters came equipped with helmets, shields, and gas masks according to the state attorney general.
- Police used riot gear and horses to disperse crowds near the detention center.
- New Jersey state law enforcement took over security from federal ICE officers to reduce tensions.
- The detention center’s detainees have been on hunger and labor strikes protesting their conditions.
- Newark’s mayor imposed a 9 pm to 6 am curfew due to escalating protests and safety concerns.
- Homeland Security shared videos warning against rioting, insisting detained immigrants receive full legal rights and good care.
- Democratic politicians have reported poor conditions inside the privately run detention center managed by the Geo Group.
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