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 New Jersey State Police clashed with protesters near Delaney Hall after a curfew was imposed by Newark Mayor Ras Baraka. This occurred as family visitation was being restored to the facility following protests over alleged poor detainee conditions, which DHS denies. Protesters reported injuries from encounters with law enforcement, including what they identified as rubber bullet wounds.
- 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.
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