New Jersey officials announced on May 29, 2026, that state police will replace federal immigration officers in policing functions outside the Delaney Hall facility. This decision comes amid reports of an increase in federal agents in the area. Governor Mikie Sherrill and Attorney General Jennifer Davenport stated that the state police will create a designated area for demonstrators, instructing protesters to relocate there.
New Jersey State Police to Assume Policing Duties at Delaney Hall
New Jersey state police will take over policing duties from federal immigration officers outside Delaney Hall, effective May 29, 2026. This change is in response to an influx of federal agents in the area, and state officials plan to establish a designated zone for demonstrators.
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New Jersey State Police to Assume Policing Duties at Delaney Hall