Secret Signal chats reveal how anti-ICE agitators coordinated Newark riots
Recent investigations reveal that protests against the ICE detention facility in Newark were organized through secret Signal chats. Activists coordinated logistics and supplies for the demonstrations, indicating a well-planned effort rather than spontaneous outrage. The network behind these protests includes numerous organizations with significant funding and resources.
- ▪An activation signal on social media called protesters to the Delaney Hall ICE detention facility in Newark.
- ▪Activists used encrypted messaging on Signal to organize logistics and supplies for the protests.
- ▪The network behind the protests consists of about 100 groups, including well-known organizations like the ACLU and Indivisible.
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Homeland Security Secret Signal chats reveal how anti-ICE agitators coordinated Newark riots Users with secret monikers organize medic supplies including respirators, pepper spray wipes and protective pads By Asra Q. Nomani Fox News Published June 4, 2026 7:34am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Video appears to show anti-ICE agitator threatening agent’s family during Newark riot Video captures Nicholas Matthew Scelfo allegedly screaming threats at an ICE officer during a demonstration outside the Delaney Hall detention facility in Newark. (X/@nicksortor) NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! At 11:30 a.m.
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