Protester Struck by Car During Vigil at ICE Detention Center

A woman participating in a vigil outside the Delaney Hall ICE detention center in Newark was struck by a car on June 21, 2026. The protest was aimed at demanding the release of detainees held at the facility. According to Birdie Green, a co-founder of the Sussex Visibility Brigade, the woman was not obstructing traffic and did not see the vehicle approaching. The car was reportedly driven by a GEO Group employee. Following the incident, ICE agents allegedly used pepper spray on the protesters, prompting families at the event to evacuate. Approximately 75 vigil participants were present, with additional protesters outside the facility. The vigil was part of ongoing protests against conditions at Delaney Hall, where detainees have raised concerns about food quality and medical care. Federal officials have denied allegations of abuse and described the unrest as politically motivated. The woman who was hit is not reported to have sought medical attention.