New Jersey Man Charged with Assaulting ICE Officers During Protest

A New Jersey man was arrested for allegedly biting two U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers during a protest outside a Newark detention facility. Brendan John Geier, 26, was charged with assaulting federal officers and causing bodily injury, as reported by the Department of Justice (DOJ). The incident occurred outside Newark’s Delaney Hall detention center, where protests have been ongoing for over a week. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that peaceful protests do not justify violent actions against federal law enforcement. He indicated that additional arrests may occur as the investigation continues. According to the DOJ, the incident took place around 10:30 a.m. Thursday, as federal officers were managing security operations at the facility. Prosecutors noted that demonstrators blocked a roadway, leading to a confrontation with deportation officers, during which Geier allegedly kicked and bit two officers. Both officers received treatment at a local hospital.