Sherrill orders ‘protest zone’ outside Delaney Hall to calm violent clashes
Governor Mikie Sherrill has ordered the establishment of a 'protest zone' outside Delaney Hall in Newark to prevent violent clashes between anti-ICE protesters and federal officers. This decision comes amid rising tensions and violence at the immigration detention center, which has seen protests following a hunger strike by detainees. Sherrill emphasized the need for public safety and cooperation with law enforcement while expressing her desire to close the facility.
- ▪Gov. Mikie Sherrill ordered the New Jersey State Police to create a 'protest zone' outside Delaney Hall to ensure safety.
- ▪The situation has escalated with increasing violence and arrests during protests against ICE operations.
- ▪Sherrill has expressed her intention to close Delaney Hall, which is operated by the GEO Group.
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Gov. Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) ordered the New Jersey State Police to establish a “protest zone” outside a Newark immigration detention center on Friday in an attempt to prevent violent clashes between anti-ICE protesters and federal officers from breaking out over the weekend. The governor said the “peaceful, protected” area outside Delaney Hall will be monitored by New Jersey law enforcement, adding that she is not willing to “give ICE the pretext to expand operations in our state.” Recommended Stories ICE officer in non-fatal Minnesota shooting arrested after false report The Trump administration’s complicated search for its new Border Patrol chief, Pete Vasquez New Jersey health officials inspect ‘limited part’ of Delaney Hall: Sherrill The public safety announcement comes one week after…
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