Anti-ICE protesters pooling cash for riot gear, military-grade goggles to fuel Newark mayhem
Anti-ICE protesters in Newark are raising funds to purchase riot gear and military-grade goggles for their demonstrations. The group, supported by the 50501 Movement, claims the equipment is necessary for their protests against ICE. Critics argue that the protests appear to be a coordinated and well-funded effort rather than grassroots activism.
- ▪Protesters are pooling cash to buy riot gear and military-grade goggles for demonstrations outside Delaney Hall detention center.
- ▪The 50501 Movement, which organized the protests, has been criticized for allegedly coordinating a paid effort against ICE.
- ▪Recent protests have led to violent confrontations, including charges against a rioter for attacking federal law enforcement officers.
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Metro Anti-ICE protesters pooling cash for riot gear, military-grade goggles to fuel Newark mayhem By Katherine Donlevy Published May 30, 2026, 1:49 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Anti-ICE protesters are pooling cash to deliver riot gear to the front lines of the ongoing chaos in Newark outside the Delaney Hall detention center — fueling criticism that the mayhem is a well-funded, coordinated effort. Donations are pouring in to help the protesters buy “helmets” and “knee/wrist/shin/arm guards” along with military-grade goggles to stay outside Delaney Hall, according to one list blasted out on social media by lefty political activist group the 50501 Movement – which was behind the No Kings anti-President Trump rallies.
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