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NJ Replaces ICE at Delaney Hall Amid Hunger Strike, Protests

6/2/2026

Summary

Story summary

New Jersey Attorney General and Governor said police will replace ICE officers outside Delaney Hall.
Detainees at Delaney Hall began a hunger strike alleging expired food and inadequate care.
More than 20 protesters were arrested Saturday after refusing to leave a zone, helmets or masks.
U.S. House Democrat Hakeem Jeffries called for the facility’s shutdown and said President Donald Trump be held accountable.
Mikie Sherrill announced visitation will resume Monday.

History

Historical Context

ICE was created in 2003 when President George W. Bush moved INS duties into the Department of Homeland Security, beginning with 7,000 agents. Protests such as the 2017 Oakland clash and the 2018 “Abolish ICE” campaign kept the agency controversial. In 2024 New Jersey Attorney General Andrew Bruck and Governor Phil Murphy ordered police to replace ICE staff at Delaney Hall during a hunger strike.

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Story summary

New Jersey Attorney General and Governor said police will replace ICE officers outside Delaney Hall.
Detainees at Delaney Hall began a hunger strike alleging expired food and inadequate care.
More than 20 protesters were arrested Saturday after refusing to leave a zone, helmets or masks.
U.S. House Democrat Hakeem Jeffries called for the facility’s shutdown and said President Donald Trump be held accountable.
Mikie Sherrill announced visitation will resume Monday.

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