Protests outside Delaney Hall in Newark, New Jersey, have intensified as over 300 Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainees enter their sixth day of a hunger and labor strike. The detainees are demanding their freedom, an in-person meeting with New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill, expedited immigration case adjudications, and an end to alleged internal pressures to self-deport. Tensions escalated during the protests, with ICE agents reportedly using batons and chemical sprays against demonstrators, resulting in injuries and arrests. Senator Andy Kim condemned the actions of ICE, calling for the facility's closure due to allegations of poor conditions, including inadequate medical care and food safety issues. Community leaders, including Cristian Moreno-Rodriguez of El Pueblo Unido, emphasized the importance of solidarity and the ongoing fight for justice for detainees. They highlighted that the hunger strike is a crucial moment for advocating against the privatization of detention facilities, which has been linked to inhumane treatment. As protests continue, advocates are calling for increased public awareness and support for the detainees' plight.