NJ Gov. Sherrill claims victory on ICE detention center Delaney Hall — but DHS says she solved a problem she created
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill announced the restoration of visitation rights at the Delaney Hall ICE detention center, claiming it as a victory. However, the Department of Homeland Security countered that these rights were reinstated only after violent protests were quelled. The situation escalated tensions between protesters and law enforcement, leading to clashes and the use of tear gas.
- ▪Governor Mikie Sherrill claimed victory after visitation rights were restored at the Delaney Hall ICE detention center.
- ▪The Department of Homeland Security stated that visitation was suspended due to violent protests and was only restored after the situation was secured.
- ▪Protests at Delaney Hall escalated to riots, prompting police to use tear gas to control the crowds.
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Metro NJ Gov. Sherrill claims victory on ICE detention center Delaney Hall — but DHS says she solved a problem she created By Ryan King Published May 31, 2026, 12:34 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The Department of Homeland Security ripped New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill for claiming that she had solved a major issue behind the violent protests at the ICE detention center Delaney Hall in Newark Sunday. Sherrill announced that visitation rights for the 1,000 migrants who are being held at the privately run facility — one of the grievances that had led to a prolonged hunger strike by some detainees and clashes between anti-ICE protesters and feds.
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