New Jersey State Police

The New Jersey State Police are assuming public safety operations outside the Delaney Hall immigration detention center, replacing federal immigration officers. This transition follows reports of clashes between protesters and federal agents at the facility, where advocates have alleged detainees are participating in a hunger strike. The state police will establish a protected zone to ensure peaceful protest activities. This development highlights the state police's role in managing public safety and facilitating the rights of protesters while federal immigration activities continue at the site. The involvement of the state police underscores the ongoing tensions and scrutiny surrounding immigration detention facilities in New Jersey.