Newark Mayor Ras Baraka imposed a nightly curfew around the Delaney Hall immigration detention center on Sunday, aiming to quell repeated violent confrontations between police and demonstrators. The order, effective from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., follows a series of nighttime standoffs that saw barricades set ablaze and mounted officers disperse crowds.

Delaney Hall’s 1,000‑bed facility becomes flashpoint for hunger‑strike protests

Advocates say detainees at the 1,000‑bed Delaney Hall began a hunger strike earlier this month, citing overcrowding and substandard living conditions. the strike sparked a wave of outside protests that quickly escalated into physical clashes, highlighting the center’s role as a symbol of federal immigration enforcement in New Jersey.

Governor Mikie Sherrill condemns masked attackers and calls for peaceful advocacy

In a Sunday statement, Governor Mikie Sherrill described masked individuals who smashed a police‑set barrier, threw projectiles and set tires on fire, endangering both law‑enforcement and peaceful demonstrators. she urged calm and urged activists to focus on “advocating for better conditions for detainees, their families, and ultimately the closure of Delaney Hall.” According to the report, the governor also noted that federal officcials have resumed family visits at the center starting Sunday.

New Jersey State Police replace federal agents amid escalating tensions

On Friday, New Jersey State Police took over security duties from federal immigration agents who had been confronting protesters for days. The shift in jurisdiction coincided with a surge in confrontations, including images of police on horseback charging into crowds and officers using riot shields to push back demonstrators.

Who is behind the masked attacks? Unverified claims linger

The source does not identify the masked individuals who attacked the barrier, leaving open questions about whether they are affiliated with extremist groups or acting as agitators within the protest. As the curfew remains in place “until further notice,” authorities have not disclosed any arrests or ongoing investigations related to the night‑time violence.

Broader immigration‑detention backlash reflected in Newark’s curfew

The curfew adds to a growing pattern of municipal responses to immigration‑detention protests across the United States, where local officials balance public safety with the right to demonstrate. As the Associated Press reported, the Newark clashes echo similar confrontations at detention sites in California and Texas, underscoring nationwide scrutiny of detention‑center conditions.