New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill Faces Backlash Over Memorial Day Protest at Newark ICE Facility
NJ Gov. Mikie Sherrill slammed for Memorial Day ‘stunt’ at Newark ICE facility as tense protests rage

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New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill's attempt to enter the Newark immigrant detention center was criticized as a 'political stunt' amid ongoing protests against ICE. Tensions escalated as demonstrators blocked access to Delaney Hall, where inmates were on hunger and labor strikes.
- 01Approximately 125 protesters surrounded the Delaney Hall Detention Facility, blocking all entries and exits.
- 02Demonstrators chanted slogans such as 'No more ICE!' and formed human chains to prevent access.
- 03Sherrill was denied entry to the facility, following tours by other Democratic officials over the weekend.
- 04Protests included a hunger strike by inmates that had been ongoing for four days.
- 05Video footage showed Sherrill outside a locked gate, with protesters urging her to be let in.
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New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has come under fire for her attempts to access the Delaney Hall Detention Facility in Newark, which many are calling a 'political stunt.' This incident occurred during a tense standoff between federal agents and protesters opposing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) outside the facility. Over the weekend, around 125 demonstrators formed human chains and set up barricades, effectively blocking all entrances and exits to the detention center. The protests were fueled by a hunger and labor strike among inmates, which had entered its fourth day. Sherrill's access was denied on Monday, despite several of her Democratic colleagues, including Senator Andy Kim and Representative Rob Menendez, having toured the facility just days prior. Video footage circulating on social media depicted Sherrill standing outside a locked gate, with protesters chanting, 'Let Sherrill in!' The situation remains fluid, with updates expected as the protests continue.
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The protests highlight significant local opposition to ICE operations and detention practices.
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