Hasan Piker Criticizes New Jersey Governor Over Police Response to Protests

<p>During a livestream on Sunday, political commentator and Twitch streamer Hasan Piker criticized New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill for her response to protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) outside Delaney Hall, an ICE detention center in Newark. Piker accused Sherrill of supporting the Trump administration's immigration policies through her decision to deploy state police around the demonstrations.</p><p>Sherrill defended the police presence, stating that she would not allow unrest to serve as a pretext for expanded federal immigration operations in New Jersey. "I refuse to let that happen in New Jersey. I will not give ICE a pretext," Sherrill said.</p><p>Piker responded by mocking the governor's explanation, suggesting that her actions effectively aid ICE. He expanded his criticism to the centrist wing of the Democratic Party, stating, "This is what happens."</p><p>Protests have continued outside Delaney Hall, with activists alleging poor conditions for detainees. The Department of Homeland Security has disputed these claims. Piker later accused Sherrill of enabling President Trump's immigration policies and described the police response as brutal.</p><p>Piker also expressed concern over the treatment of journalists covering the protests, stating that authorities were acting in a manner reminiscent of an occupying force. He emphasized the need for change in immigration policy and criticized Democratic lawmakers for their involvement in immigration enforcement legislation.</p><p>Sherrill's office did not respond to a request for comment from Fox News Digital.</p>