Newark detention center protest turns tense as rival demonstrations clash

Dueling demonstrations outside Newark’s Delaney Hall pit pro-ICE supporters against detainee advocates who cite inhumane conditions, prompting a heavy security presence and barriers; Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced a protected peaceful protest zone to prevent escalation, amid prior arrests and clashes. DHS and GEO Group defended the facility and denied abuse claims, while tensions persisted but the Saturday scene was described as largely tense rather than violent.