New Jersey says state police will replace federal agents outside ICE facility
New Jersey officials announced that state police will replace federal agents outside the Delaney Hall ICE facility amid ongoing protests. This decision comes as federal agents are reportedly being sent to the area to manage the situation. Protesters have been demonstrating in support of detained immigrants who are on hunger strike demanding better conditions.
- ▪New Jersey state police will take over policing functions from federal immigration officers outside Delaney Hall.
- ▪Protests have escalated, with demonstrators supporting detained immigrants who are on hunger strike.
- ▪The state police will establish a 'peaceful protected zone' for protesters amid clashes with ICE officials.
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Federal agents stand guard in front of protesters outside Delaney Hall, an ICE detention center, in Newark, New Jersey, on Friday. Photograph: Michael M Santiago/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenFederal agents stand guard in front of protesters outside Delaney Hall, an ICE detention center, in Newark, New Jersey, on Friday. Photograph: Michael M Santiago/Getty ImagesNew JerseyNew Jersey says state police will replace federal agents outside ICE facilityAnnouncement coincides with reports of influx federal agents to Delaney Hall, site of protests and hunger strikeJosé OlivaresFri 29 May 2026 17.34 EDTLast modified on Fri 29 May 2026 17.35 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleTop New Jersey officials announced on Friday that the state police will be taking over policing functions from…
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