Protests erupted outside the Delaney Hall detention center in Newark, New Jersey, as demonstrators gathered to oppose the transfer of detainees and federal immigration policies. Clashes occurred between protesters and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, with law enforcement employing measures such as pepper spray and tear gas. The demonstrations, which took place in late May 2026, saw participants blocking vehicles and confronting federal agents. Inside the facility, detainees reportedly engaged in labor and hunger strikes over alleged living conditions.
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The Everglades immigration detention center, dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz,” is facing criticism for its poor conditions, as detainees report unsanitary living situations with worms in food and malfunctioning sanitation. Detainees also claim restricted access to medical care and communication with the outside world. While officials dispute these claims, reports from attorneys and families detail instances of denied due process, lack of access to lawyers, and the confinement of individuals with no criminal records. These conditions contrast sharply with the government’s portrayal of the facility as a model for immigration detention.
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Protesters Clash with ICE Agents Outside New Jersey Detention Center
Protests erupted outside the Delaney Hall detention center in Newark, New Jersey, as demonstrators gathered to oppose the transfer of detainees and federal immigration policies. Clashes occurred between protesters and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, with law enforcement employing measures such as pepper spray and tear gas. The demonstrations, which took place in late May 2026, saw participants blocking vehicles and confronting federal agents. Inside the facility, detainees reportedly engaged in labor and hunger strikes over alleged living conditions.
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“Alligator Alcatraz: Detainees Report Worms in Food, Filthy Conditions”
The Everglades immigration detention center, dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz,” is facing criticism for its poor conditions, as detainees report unsanitary living situations with worms in food and malfunctioning sanitation. Detainees also claim restricted access to medical care and communication with the outside world. While officials dispute these claims, reports from attorneys and families detail instances of denied due process, lack of access to lawyers, and the confinement of individuals with no criminal records. These conditions contrast sharply with the government’s portrayal of the facility as a model for immigration detention.
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