N.J. establishes protected zone around ICE facility after several protesters are arrested during clashes
New Jersey's Governor Mikie Sherrill has established a protected protest zone around the ICE facility in Newark following clashes that resulted in the arrest of several protesters. The governor cited safety concerns and called for peaceful demonstrations while urging federal agents to de-escalate tensions. Allegations of inhumane conditions at the facility have sparked ongoing protests and hunger strikes among detainees.
- ▪Governor Mikie Sherrill announced the establishment of a protected protest zone outside the Delaney Hall ICE facility.
- ▪Nine protesters were arrested during clashes with law enforcement outside the facility amid allegations of violence and poor conditions for detainees.
- ▪The Department of Homeland Security has denied allegations of abuse and stated that detainees receive proper care.
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ImmigrationN.J. establishes protected zone around ICE facility after several protesters are arrested during clashesDemocratic Gov. Mikie Sherill cited safety concerns following the deadly events in Minneapolis as she called for the closure of the detention center in Newark. Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00ICE agents use a chemical irritant as they clash Thursday with protesters outside of the federal immigration center at Delaney Hall, in Newark, N.J., where ICE is housing detained immigrants.Adam Gray / Getty ImagesShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 29, 2026, 5:26 PM EDTBy Daniella Silva, Laura Strickler, Julia Ainsley and Helen GrahamNew Jersey’s governor called on federal immigration law enforcement at a detention center in Newark to de-escalate tensions between…
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