Inside protests at a New Jersey ICE facility
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Gov. Mikie Sherrill defended State Police who dispersed protesters Friday night outside Delaney Hall. Pro- and anti-ICE protesters returned Saturday.
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement spokesperson said Alexander Jose Renault-Avila and his child were taken into custody Friday.
Democratic Gov. Mikie Sherill announced that the state would establish a protected peaceful protest zone outside Delaney Hall as she reiterated calls to shut down the facility.
Advocates outside protested conditions. Detainees inside have staged a hunger strike. And federal officials called in New Jersey police at the gates.