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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

Protesters, New Jersey State Police clash near Delaney Hall, not long after 9 p.m. curfew begins

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.