Dossier
First Amendment zone
Coverage of First Amendment zone in the Nexus archive.
- Gov. Sherrill blames ICE, defends rioters after deploying troopers to quell violent mob
Gov. Mikie Sherrill blamed ICE and defended rioters after troopers deployed to quell a violent mob protesting outside a New Jersey detention center. Law enforcement used tear gas and pepper spray to disperse the crowd, which had ignored orders to relocate to a designated 'First Amendment zone.' ICE and the Department of Homeland Security thanked local police for restoring order, while Sherrill claimed the action was necessary to prevent ICE-related public safety risks.