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Governor Mikie Sherrill deploys state police to Newark’s Delaney Hall immigration detention center amid escalating protests, establishing protest zones and vehicle checkpoints to restore safety after days of clashes between demonstrators and ICE officers. The unrest began following a hunger strike over alleged inhumane conditions inside the facility — including spoiled food and ignored medical needs — sparking human chains and barricades outside. ICE responded with pepper spray and batons, leading to arrests, while protesters split on whether police presence infringes on free speech or helps maintain order. Elected officials’ tours revealed dire conditions, and families allege detainees face retaliation. State police now take over public safety duties, aiming to de-escalate tensions while preserving peaceful protest — all while pushing for the detainees’ liberation.

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