batons
Coverage of batons in the Nexus archive.
- Delaney Hall protests see women emerge as leaders of resistance over immigrant detention and ICE efforts to squash demonstrations
Women led protests against immigrant detention at Delaney Hall in New Jersey after detainees launched a hunger strike, facing military-grade force from ICE and police. Clashes escalated, prompting a curfew in Newark as demonstrators defied chemical irritants and physical attacks to support detainees.
- Protesters clash with ICE agents outside New Jersey detention center
Protesters outside a New Jersey migrant detention center alleged that ICE agents used pepper spray and batons during a demonstration. The protest aimed to prevent the transfer of Martin Soto, who initiated a hunger strike, but officials successfully moved him to the Elizabeth contract detention facility.
- America's scariest hospital where patient and multiple staffers have been attacked in weeks since pepper spray and batons were banned
A hospital in America has become known as 'scariest' due to multiple attacks on patients and staff in recent weeks. The incidents occurred after pepper spray and batons were banned, escalating tensions and safety concerns.