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Protesters, New Jersey State Police clash near Delaney Hall, not long after 9 p.m. curfew begins
Updated on: May 31, 2026 / 11:43 PM EDT / CBS New York
TL;DR
- Protesters and New Jersey State Police clashed near Delaney Hall following a 9 p.m. curfew.
- A curfew was imposed within a half-mile radius of the ICE detention facility.
- State police in riot gear and on horseback dispersed the crowd.
- At least one protester was taken into custody.
- Family visitation at Delaney Hall was agreed to be restored by the Department of Homeland Security after being suspended.
- Protesters claim detainees are not receiving proper food and medical care, and have been on a hunger strike.
- DHS denies these claims, stating detainees receive three meals a day and medical care.
- Governor Mikie Sherrill urged outside agitators to stay home and called for peaceful demonstrations.
- House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and other representatives visited Delaney Hall and described the conditions as shocking.
- A DHS official accused "sanctuary politicians" of spreading false smears that incite violent riots.