Gov. Sherrill blames ICE, defends rioters after deploying troopers to quell violent mob
Governor Mikie Sherrill defended rioters during a violent clash with police at Delaney Hall in Newark, New Jersey. The confrontation arose as organized rioters refused to move to a designated protest area, leading to a significant escalation. Sherrill emphasized the need for law enforcement to protect the rioters from potential actions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
- ▪Rioters clashed with State Police at Delaney Hall after defying orders to relocate to a designated protest area.
- ▪Governor Sherrill stated that law enforcement was present to protect the rioters from ICE officers.
- ▪Heavy riot control tactics were deployed by police, including tear gas and pepper spray, to disperse the crowd.
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Homeland Security Gov. Sherrill blames ICE, defends rioters after deploying troopers to quell violent mob Friday's confrontation marked the seventh day of protests outside Delaney Hall, with organized supplies for rioters By Preston Mizell Fox News Published May 30, 2026 2:30pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Rioters defy state police order to protest in ‘first amendment zone’ at Delaney Hall Violent rioters defied police orders to designate to the zone at Delaney Hall in Newark, New Jersey, on Friday night, ultimately leading to a brutal clash between agitators and law enforcement hours later. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! NEWARK, N.J.
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