Since late May, protests outside Delaney Hall, an immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, have intensified, with over 80 arrests reported. Demonstrators, advocating for detainees, allege that conditions inside the facility are dire, citing issues such as moldy food, overcrowding, and inadequate medical care. In response, detainees initiated a hunger strike, voicing their demands for improved treatment. The Trump administration has defended the facility's operations, with Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin asserting that detainees receive adequate nutrition. However, clashes between protesters and law enforcement have escalated, leading to injuries on both sides and arrests for assault and vandalism. Local officials, including Governor Mikie Sherrill, have taken action to restore order, including imposing curfews and establishing designated protest zones. Additionally, a lawsuit has been filed against Geo Group, the facility's operator, for allegedly obstructing state health inspections. The situation remains tense as both sides continue to assert their positions.