Hunger strike at New Jersey ICE facility enters ninth day as protesters face off with Trump supporters
Protests and counterprotests erupted outside the Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, as a hunger strike by detained immigrants entered its ninth day. The strikers are demanding better conditions and medical care, while supporters of ICE rallied in opposition. Tensions escalated over the weekend, leading to clashes between protesters and law enforcement.
- ▪The hunger strike by detained immigrants at Delaney Hall has reached its ninth day, with demands for improved conditions.
- ▪Counterprotesters supporting ICE clashed with those advocating for the detained immigrants, leading to confrontations with police.
- ▪New Jersey's governor announced state police would take over policing outside the facility following violent clashes.
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Supporters and opponents of ICE shout at each other outside Delaney Hall in Newark, New Jersey, on 30 May 2026. Photograph: Julius Constantine Motal/The GuardianView image in fullscreenSupporters and opponents of ICE shout at each other outside Delaney Hall in Newark, New Jersey, on 30 May 2026. Photograph: Julius Constantine Motal/The GuardianNew JerseyHunger strike at New Jersey ICE facility enters ninth day as protesters face off with Trump supportersA Newark detention center has been at the forefront of anti-ICE protests – and now counterprotestsJosé Olivares and Julius Constantine Motal in NewarkSat 30 May 2026 16.05 EDTLast modified on Sat 30 May 2026 16.07 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleProtests continued on Saturday in front of the Delaney Hall immigration detention center…
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