A dramatic series of events unfolded at the Delaney Hall ICE facility in Newark, New Jersey, on Thursday night, capturing the attention of both local and national audiences.
The facility, already notorious for a previous incident involving three House Democrats, became the scene of a chaotic uprising. Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-NJ) now faces assault charges stemming from that earlier altercation.
According to RedState, the latest turmoil involved detainees at the center, who reportedly banded together to dismantle a wall, leading to the escape of several individuals. Sources indicate that at least four migrant detainees remain unaccounted for following the riot, which saw detainees seize control of parts of the facility.
As reported by NJ.com, as many as 50 detainees participated in the revolt, pushing down a dormitory wall and allegedly using tied bed sheets in a bid to escape. The unrest was reportedly fueled by grievances over food-related issues. Authorities have since regained control, and a manhunt is underway for the missing detainees.
The situation escalated further when protesters gathered outside the facility, clashing with law enforcement. Demonstrators, some donning keffiyehs and waving Palestinian flags, attempted to obstruct police vehicles using plastic barricades. ABC reported on the tense standoff, which saw protesters chanting inflammatory slogans such as "Oink, oink, piggy, piggy, we will make your lives s*****" and "one solution, revolution." The confrontation resulted in the use of pepper spray by authorities as they sought to disperse the crowd and clear the blocked vehicles.
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, who was previously arrested at the facility during the May incident with the House Democrats, issued a statement regarding the recent events. Baraka, whose charges were subsequently dropped, is currently pursuing legal action against U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba.
The events at Delaney Hall underscore the ongoing tensions surrounding immigration enforcement and detention practices in the United States. As authorities continue their search for the escaped detainees, the incident raises questions about the conditions within such facilities and the broader implications for immigration policy. T
he protest and subsequent clashes highlight the deep-seated divisions and passionate responses that the issue of immigration continues to evoke across the nation.
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