Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleProtest erupts outside ICE detention centerDetainees at the Delaney Hall immigration detention centre in Newark, New Jersey, are engaged in a hunger strike, protesting alleged unconstitutional and inhumane conditions, including inadequate food and medical care. Protests outside the facility have led to clashes, with federal agents reportedly using chemical agents on Senator Andy Kim and denying Governor Mikie Sherrill entry during oversight attempts. Congressman Rob Menendez, who visited the centre, confirmed the strike is ongoing, medical care is 'non-existent,' and detainees face denied visitations, which he suggested was retaliation. Homeland Security denies any hunger strike, accusing Democratic officials of 'spreading smears' and asserting that detainees receive proper care and access to communication with families and lawyers. Newark Mayor Ras Baraka is calling for state investigations into the facility, which opened on 1 May 2025 and is operated by private contractor GEO Group, currently embroiled in a legal dispute with the city. In fullDems say ICE is retaliating against hunger striking detainees as protesters swarm detention facilityThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Protesters clash with ICE agents outside detention center
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleProtest erupts outside ICE detention centerDetainees at the Delaney Hall immigration detention centre in Newark, New Jersey, are engaged in a hunger strike, protesting alleged unconstitutional and inhumane conditions, including inadequate food and medical care. Protests outside the facility have led to clashes, with federal agents reportedly using chemical agents on Senator Andy Kim and denying Governor Mikie Sherrill entry during oversight attempts. Congressman Rob Menendez, who visited the centre, confirmed the strike is ongoing, medical care is 'non-existent,' and detainees face denied visitations, which he suggested was retaliation. Homeland Security denies any hunger strike, accusing Democratic officials of 'spreading smears' and asserting that detainees receive proper care and access to communication with families and lawyers. Newark Mayor Ras Baraka is calling for state investigations into the facility, which opened on 1 May 2025 and is operated by private contractor GEO Group, currently embroiled in a legal dispute with the city. In fullDems say ICE is retaliating against hunger striking detainees as protesters swarm detention facilityThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
