Federal agents respond to protests outside Delaney Hall detention facility in New Jersey

<p>On the evening of May 27, federal agents used pepper spray to manage protests outside the Delaney Hall detention center in Newark, New Jersey. The protests followed several days of demonstrations regarding conditions at the facility.</p><p>Video footage shared by FreedomNewsTV shows protesters attempting to block vehicles from leaving the detention center. Federal agents intervened to prevent obstruction and clear the road.</p><p>The confrontation escalated, with agents pushing back against protesters who made contact with a vehicle. Some agents deployed pepper spray and used batons during the encounter.</p><p>Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin commented on the incident via social media, stating that ICE officers were assaulted by protesters who allegedly used an unknown chemical substance. He reported that two individuals were arrested for assaulting and resisting federal officers.</p><p>The protests were part of a larger demonstration concerning reported conditions for detainees, which included claims of a hunger strike. However, Mullin denied the existence of a hunger strike and stated that conditions were not substandard.</p><p>During the protests, New Jersey politicians, including Senator Andy Kim and Governor Mikie Sherrill, visited the facility. While Kim was permitted entry, Sherrill was denied access. Other Democratic leaders, including Senator Cory Booker, expressed support for Sherrill and criticized ICE on social media.</p><p>The Department of Homeland Security reaffirmed its commitment to continuing operations despite the protests, stating that law enforcement remains focused on public safety.</p>