State Police Seize Security Control at Newark Detention Center Amid Ongoing Hunger Strike Protests

State police have taken over security at the Delaney Hall detention center in Newark following nine days of volatile protests over conditions.Detainees are currently engaged in a hunger and labor strike while activists demand transparency and improved medical care from the facility operator GEO Group.Governor Mikie Sherrill and federal officials continue to navigate the safety risks posed by the clashes between human rights advocates and opposing counterprotesters.
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