Two Arrested After Chemical Spray at Newark Immigration Facility Protest
Federal officers faced a chemical substance during an overnight protest outside Delaney Hall in Newark. Two individuals were taken into custody on charges of assaulting and impeding officers.
New York PostFederal officers reported being sprayed with an unknown chemical agent during a protest outside Delaney Hall, an immigration detention facility in Newark, according to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin. Mullin stated that two people were arrested for assaulting, resisting, and impeding federal officers.
He added that anyone who assaults law enforcement will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
The clash occurred overnight as demonstrators blocked vehicles and confronted agents at the facility entrance. Footage showed some participants wearing masks and keffiyehs. By Wednesday morning, the crowd had thinned and about 30 armed ICE agents remained at the front gate.
Hall began Friday when detainees reportedly started a hunger and labor strike. The New Jersey Monitor reported claims of tainted food, lack of air conditioning, and delayed immigration cases. Mullin said only a handful of detainees have skipped meals while requesting different food options. S.
prisons. Mullin also criticized New Jersey politicians, including Gov. Mikie Sherrill, for participating in protests on Memorial Day.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
3 events- Friday
Detainees at Delaney Hall reportedly began a hunger and labor strike.
1 sourceNew York Post - Overnight before Wednesday
Two people were arrested after a chemical agent was sprayed at officers.
1 sourceNew York Post - Wednesday morning
Crowd size decreased and roughly 30 ICE agents remained at the gate.
1 sourceNew York Post
Potential Impact
- 01
Additional charges may be filed against the two individuals arrested.
- 02
Further protests could occur if detainee complaints remain unresolved.
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