On Monday, a group of far-left protestors found themselves in hot water after blocking access to Delaney Hall, an ICE facility in Newark, New Jersey. The situation escalated into a chaotic confrontation with law enforcement, resulting in several arrests.
According to reports from TGP, a coalition of ‘faith leaders’ orchestrated a human chain, effectively obstructing emergency vehicles trying to enter the detention facility. Their aim was clear: to draw attention to their cause, but the execution proved less than peaceful.
As tensions mounted, law enforcement requested that the protesters vacate the premises. However, the demonstrators, steadfast in their resolve, chose to remain, leading to their subsequent arrest for obstructing the facility’s entrance.
WATCH:
NEW: Arrests happening in Newark. Two people cuffed after blocking the gates to this ICE facility for hours. Police asked them to move and leave the property many times. @DHSgov @FoxNews pic.twitter.com/3S6SgLEsz3
— Alexis McAdams (@AlexisMcAdamsTV) May 12, 2025
Officers reported multiple arrests, citing the protestors’ refusal to comply with requests to depart. Ironically, some members of the group had previously declared their willingness to face arrest to spotlight the struggles faced in Newark.
Protestor #2 handcuffed and heading downtown. Police say he was asked to leave the property numerous times.
Reminder, this group said earlier they were “volunteering to be arrested” to shine a light on the issues in Newark. pic.twitter.com/Vv7oHWUvVn
— Alexis McAdams (@AlexisMcAdamsTV) May 12, 2025
The clashes on Monday follow a similarly tumultuous incident just days prior, where New Jersey Democrats were embroiled in a violent confrontation with ICE agents at the same facility. Footage released by ICE depicted Democrat Rep. LaMonica McIver engaging in heated verbal and physical altercations with federal agents.
In a statement over the weekend, a spokesperson from the Department of Homeland Security warned that congressional members could potentially face arrest for assaults against federal agents.
