Violent Clashes Erupt at Newark Immigration Detention Center Amid Demands for Federal Oversight

Protesters clashed with ICE agents at the Delaney Hall Detention Center in Newark following reports of poor conditions and a hunger strike among detainees.Six demonstrators were arrested for assaulting officers while local officials continued to challenge federal oversight of the private facility.Democratic lawmakers inspected the site as Governor Mikie Sherrill and Mayor Ras Baraka demanded investigations into the facility operations.The Department of Homeland Security denied allegations of abuse while activists vowed to continue demonstrations until the center closes.
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