Protesters clash with ICE agents outside New Jersey detention center
Protesters clashed with ICE agents outside the Delaney Hall immigration detention center in New Jersey during a demonstration against the transfer of a detainee involved in a hunger strike. Allegations arose that ICE agents used pepper spray and batons against the protesters as tensions escalated. The hunger strike, initiated by detainee Martin Soto, aims to demand the release of vulnerable individuals held at the facility.
- ▪Protesters alleged that ICE agents used pepper spray and batons during the clash outside Delaney Hall.
- ▪The demonstration was aimed at stopping the transfer of Martin Soto, who announced a hunger strike.
- ▪Soto's wife, Gabriela, organized protests and claimed that agents retaliated against her husband due to her advocacy.
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Protesters behind orange barriers outside Delaney Hall immigration detention center in New Jersye on Sunday night. Photograph: Kyle Mazza/NurPhoto/ShutterstockView image in fullscreenProtesters behind orange barriers outside Delaney Hall immigration detention center in New Jersye on Sunday night. Photograph: Kyle Mazza/NurPhoto/ShutterstockNew JerseyProtesters clash with ICE agents outside New Jersey detention center Protesters say agents used pepper spray and batons in clash outside Delaney Hall where a hunger strike is under wayVictoria Bekiempis in New York Mon 25 May 2026 13.20 EDTLast modified on Mon 25 May 2026 13.21 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleProtesters outside a New Jersey migrant detention center where a hunger strike is under way alleged that US immigration agents…
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