Dueling protests draw heavy police presence outside New Jersey ICE detention center amid allegations over conditions
Protests erupted outside the Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, as supporters of detainees clashed with pro-ICE demonstrators. A curfew was imposed by Newark Mayor Ras Baraka to maintain public safety amid escalating tensions and violence. Governor Mikie Sherrill condemned out-of-state protesters for inciting chaos and emphasized the need for peaceful demonstrations.
- ▪Pro-ICE and anti-ICE protesters faced off outside the Delaney Hall facility, leading to a heavy police presence.
- ▪A curfew from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. was instituted to prevent further clashes and protect public safety.
- ▪Governor Mikie Sherrill criticized out-of-state protesters for exacerbating tensions and called for peaceful demonstrations.
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ImmigrationProtests over ‘cruel’ conditions at New Jersey ICE facility draw counterprotest and a curfewSupporters of immigrant detainees gathered outside Delaney Hall in Newark opposite pro-ICE demonstrators as state and local authorities sought to avoid escalation.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleCurfew in place to crack down on clashes outside immigration facility02:01Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 30, 2026, 3:19 PM EDT / Updated May 31, 2026, 12:59 AM EDTBy Daniella Silva and Dennis RomeroTensions rose at a Newark, New Jersey, immigration detention center on Saturday as a group of pro-ICE protesters faced off with demonstrators who have maintained a presence outside the facility for more than a week in support of detainees who…
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