Trending Now - Protests at Newark ICE Facility Turn Chaotic, Two Arrested

WHO:

The Guardian - Senator Andy Kim stated, "What I witnessed and experienced today was shameful. Delaney Hall is a failure; it’s this administration’s failure."

The Guardian - New Jersey Senator Andy Kim stated he was pepper-sprayed by federal agents during a protest at the Delaney Hall detention facility.

Fox News - DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin accused protesters of using an unknown chemical substance against law enforcement during the clashes.

The Guardian - New Jersey Senator Andy Kim reported being pepper-sprayed by federal agents during a protest at the Delaney Hall detention facility.

Gothamist - Protesters gathered outside Delaney Hall, an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center, on May 26, 2026.

ABC News - Brayan Rayo Garzon was a detainee who died by suicide in April 2025.

ABC News - Leo Cruz Silva, a 34-year-old detainee, suffered an acute mental health crisis following his detention.

ABC News - Chaofeng Ge, a detainee who arrived in ICE custody last summer, did not receive mental health treatment and ultimately died by suicide.

Gothamist - Protesters gathered outside Delaney Hall, an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center.

Truthout - Approximately 300 detainees are involved in the hunger and labor strike.

WHAT:

Fox News - DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin accused protesters of using an unknown chemical substance against law enforcement during the clashes.

Fox News - Two individuals were arrested for allegedly assaulting, resisting, and impeding federal officers during the protests outside Delaney Hall.

The Guardian - Kim described the situation as chaotic, stating, "What I witnessed and experienced today was shameful. Delaney Hall is a failure; it’s this administration’s failure."

Fox News - Federal agents deployed pepper spray and used batons against anti-ICE protesters outside Delaney Hall, resulting in two arrests for allegedly assaulting federal officers.

The Guardian - Tensions escalated when ICE attempted to transfer Martin Soto, a detainee who announced a hunger strike, to another facility, leading to confrontations with protesters.

NBC News - Protests outside the New Jersey immigration detention center included clashes with federal law enforcement, continuing into the following week.

Truthout - The hunger and labor strike by detainees involved approximately 300 individuals protesting the conditions at the ICE jail.

NBC News - Days of protests outside the New Jersey immigration detention center continued, with demonstrators alleging the facility has inedible food and lacks access to medical care.

ABC News - At least 10 detainees have died by suicide since Trump took office in January 2025, with seven classified as suicides since October.

ABC News - The suicides account for nearly a fifth of the 51 deaths in ICE custody since January 2025.

NBC News - Protesters allege that the facility has inedible food and lacks access to medical care.

Truthout - The detainees launched a hunger and labor strike in protest of the conditions at the ICE jail.

Gothamist - A new filing was made regarding a dramatic detainee transfer over the Memorial Day weekend.

WHERE:

Gothamist - The protests continued outside Delaney Hall in Newark, New Jersey, stretching into a sixth day.

Gothamist - The protests took place outside Delaney Hall in Newark, New Jersey.

WHEN:

Gothamist - The protests continued outside Delaney Hall, an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center, stretching into a sixth day.

Truthout - The hunger and labor strike began on a Friday, coinciding with the Memorial Day weekend in 2026.

Truthout - The hunger and labor strike began on a Friday, coinciding with the Memorial Day weekend.

Gothamist - The detainee transfer occurred over the Memorial Day weekend.

WHY:

The Guardian - Protesters allege that detainees have been denied fresh food and medical care, and that air conditioning was not working.

Truthout - The detainees are protesting the conditions at the ICE jail.

HOW:

Fox News - Federal agents deployed pepper spray and used batons against protesters attempting to block vehicles from leaving Delaney Hall.

Fox News - DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin stated that ICE law enforcement officers were assaulted by protesters who used an unknown chemical substance during the clashes.

AP - An investigation revealed that at least 10 detainees have died by suicide since Trump took office in January 2025, with seven classified as suicides since October, marking the highest number for any fiscal year in ICE's history.

ABC News - An investigation found that ICE detention centers have repeatedly fallen short in ways that violate ICE’s own standards, including ignoring signs of distress and delaying mental health treatment.

NBC News - Clashes occurred between protesters and federal law enforcement during the demonstrations.

Truthout - The detainees are engaging in a hunger and labor strike as their method of protest.

(UPDATED May 27, 2026 19:43 UTC)

Senator Andy Kim described the situation outside Delaney Hall as shameful, calling it a failure of the current administration. Protests have now entered their sixth day, with demonstrators alleging that detainees are being denied fresh food and medical care, while DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin accused protesters of using an unknown chemical substance against law enforcement. Additionally, two individuals were arrested for allegedly assaulting, resisting, and impeding federal officers during the ongoing clashes.

(UPDATED May 27, 2026 17:56 UTC)

New Jersey Senator Andy Kim reported that he was pepper-sprayed by federal agents during ongoing protests outside the Delaney Hall detention facility, which have now entered their sixth day. In the midst of the chaos, Kim described the experience as shameful, while DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin accused protesters of using an unknown chemical substance against law enforcement. Two individuals were arrested for allegedly assaulting and impeding federal officers during the clashes, as federal agents responded with pepper spray and batons to clear the area.

(UPDATED May 27, 2026 16:20 UTC)

New Jersey Senator Andy Kim reported being pepper-sprayed by federal agents during a protest at the Delaney Hall detention facility, where tensions escalated as ICE attempted to transfer a detainee who had announced a hunger strike. Federal agents deployed pepper spray and batons against anti-ICE protesters, resulting in two arrests for allegedly assaulting federal officers. DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin stated that ICE law enforcement officers were assaulted by protesters who used an unknown chemical substance during the clashes.

(UPDATED May 27, 2026 14:30 UTC)

Protests outside a New Jersey immigration detention center have escalated into clashes with federal law enforcement and are expected to continue into the following week. Approximately 300 detainees are participating in a hunger and labor strike to protest the conditions at the ICE facility. An investigation has revealed that since Trump took office in January 2025, at least 10 detainees have died by suicide, with seven of those classified as suicides occurring since October, marking the highest number for any fiscal year in ICE's history.

(UPDATED May 27, 2026 10:17 UTC)

Protests have erupted outside Delaney Hall, an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center in Newark, New Jersey, where demonstrators are raising concerns about inedible food and inadequate medical care. The protests, which began with a hunger and labor strike coinciding with the Memorial Day weekend, highlight ongoing issues within ICE facilities, including violations of their own standards regarding mental health treatment and signs of distress. An investigation has revealed that these shortcomings are not isolated incidents but part of a troubling pattern within ICE detention centers.

(UPDATED May 27, 2026 06:23 UTC)

At least ten detainees have died by suicide since Trump took office in January 2025, with seven of those classified as suicides occurring since October. The tragic loss of life accounts for nearly a fifth of the 51 deaths in ICE custody during this period, highlighting serious concerns about mental health care in these facilities. An investigation revealed that ICE detention centers have consistently failed to meet their own standards, often ignoring signs of distress and delaying necessary mental health treatment.

(UPDATED May 27, 2026 04:20 UTC)

Protesters are raising serious concerns about a facility, claiming that it serves inedible food and fails to provide adequate medical care. During the demonstrations, clashes erupted between the protesters and federal law enforcement, highlighting the tensions surrounding the issue. The situation continues to unfold as both sides remain firm in their positions.

(UPDATED May 26, 2026 21:31 UTC)

Protesters gathered outside Delaney Hall, an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center in Newark, New Jersey, where approximately 300 detainees have launched a hunger and labor strike to protest the conditions at the facility. This strike began on a Friday, coinciding with the Memorial Day weekend, as the detainees seek to draw attention to their plight. Additionally, a new filing has been made regarding a dramatic detainee transfer that is set to occur over the same holiday weekend.