Newark Police Department

Anti-ICE protests escalated at Delaney Hall detention center in Newark, New Jersey, with agitators physically attacking ICE agents using bites, kicks, and punches. Nine individuals were arrested during the clashes, and local police largely refrained from assisting federal forces, according to DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin, who condemned the violence and vowed prosecution.

Anti-ICE protests escalated at Delaney Hall in Newark, New Jersey, with agitators physically attacking ICE agents by biting, kicking, and punching. Nine individuals were arrested during the clashes, and DHS reported that local police refused to assist federal officers, citing Governor Sherrill's refusal to allow state police support.

Police were absent during chaos at Delaney Hall as protesters blocked ICE vehicles and agents used pepper spray. Protesters managed traffic and set up medical tents, while political figures like Mayor Ras Baraka and Manhattan Democratic Reps. Jerrold Nadler, Daniel Goldman, and Adriano Espaillat were present.

Protesters blocked ICE vehicles and managed traffic at Delaney Hall detention center while police were absent, leading to chaos and pepper spray use by ICE agents. A federal vehicle entering the facility triggered clashes, with protesters using barriers and offering protective gear ahead of confrontations.