politics
Hunger strike at New Jersey ICE facility enters ninth day as protesters face off with Trump supporters
A Newark detention center has been at the forefront of anti-ICE protests – and now counterprotests
TL;DR
- Detained immigrants have been on hunger and labor strike for nine days, demanding better conditions, medical care, and resolution of their cases.
- Protests outside the Delaney Hall detention center involved clashes between immigrant rights supporters and rightwing counterprotesters.
- State police used teargas and pepper ball pellets against anti-ICE protesters on Friday night.
- New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill announced state officials would take over policing outside the facility.
- A Geo Group spokesperson confirmed guards pepper-sprayed detainees in response to a physical altercation.
- Strikers' demands include meeting with the state governor, who was previously turned away from the facility.