On Sunday night, authorities detained at least 20 demonstrators near the controversial ICE detention center, Delaney Hall, in New Jersey. This action followed the violation of a newly enforced curfew designed to curb ongoing violent protests, now entering their third consecutive week. The Department of Homeland Security warned of “ZERO tolerance for rioters.”
Both local and state law enforcement officers cordoned off a section of Doremus Avenue, approximately a quarter-mile stretch around Newark’s Delaney Hall. This move aimed to prevent protestors from accessing the immigration detention facility, as observed by The Post, while authorities launched a decisive response to any disorderly conduct.
After announcing a 9 p.m. curfew to disperse the crowd, the number of demonstrators was reduced to about 100. Police officers clad in riot gear proceeded to move into the group, issuing commands to “move in!” as they advanced.
In response to chants of “Give Peace a Chance” and “No Trump, no KKK, no fascist US,” police deployed two rounds of tear gas, causing many to scatter. Eventually, around 50 protesters and journalists found themselves encircled by law enforcement.
Journalists with press credentials were allowed to depart, while officers arrested approximately 20 to 25 remaining demonstrators. The police did not immediately provide the precise number of arrests.
Some of these arrests occurred in front of a wall ominously marked with graffiti reading “KILL ICE.”
Footage posted by DHS captured the protesters flanked by officers in riot vests and helmets being hauled into Essex County Sheriff’s Department buses.
Another clip captured a man sitting and being dragged from behind by multiple officers who were standing in a barricade line, which the department captioned: “Don’t be this guy.”
“If you riot, you will face the consequences. Law and order prevails,” DHS posted on X. “ZERO tolerance for rioters.”
DHS, the Newark Police Department, and the Essex County Sheriff’s Department did not immediately respond to The Post’s inquiries about the arrests.
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka instituted a 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew around Delaney Hall until further notice following a series of intense, violent clashes between anti-ICE protesters and agents earlier this week.
Individuals who violate the curfew will receive an initial warning, but will be removed and face possible legal action if they refuse to comply, Baraka said in a statement.
Chaos has engulfed the immigration detention facility in Newark since at least May 22, after top Democratic officials, including New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, raised concerns about inhumane conditions in the facility and the lack of visitation hours.
Inmates inside reportedly launched a hunger strike over the conditions.
The Trump administration has countered that the standard of living at Delaney Hall is higher than most US prisons.
