Fifth night of clashes between anti-ICE protesters and federal agents

WorldPolitics
28 May 2026 • 1:53 AM MYT
The Independent
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Fifth night of clashes between anti-ICE protesters and federal agents

  • New clashes have erupted between anti-ICE protesters and federal agents outside Delaney Hall detention centre in New Jersey.
  • The protests are linked to an ongoing hunger strike by detainees alleging inhumane conditions within the 1000-bed facility.
  • Footage from Tuesday, 26 May, shows federal agents deploying pepper spray to disperse crowds.
  • Demonstrators responded by blocking federal vehicles from leaving the detention centre.
  • The protests have been ongoing for five days, with approximately 125 people gathering over the preceding weekend.

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