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Protests Erupt in Newark Over Immigration Detention Center

Updated 2026-05-31 12:35 UTC 1 source Negative

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka ordered a curfew around Delaney Hall, an immigration detention center, after days of clashes between protesters and police. The incident highlights ongoing tensions over Trump's deportation policies.

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Newark mayor orders curfew around Delaney Hall as protesters, police clash

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka (D) on Sunday ordered a curfew around an immigration detention center in the city where protesters and law enforcement officers have clashed for days. “To ensure the safety and well-being of all residents, a mandatory curfew for a half-mile area surrounding Delaney Hall is be

2026-05-31 12:19 UTC