Officials in Newark, New Jersey are responding to escalating demonstrations outside an immigration detention facility with the implementation of a curfew. The mayor of Newark, Ras Baraka, spoke with NPR’s Juana Summers regarding the deteriorating situation surrounding protests at the Delaney Hall Detention Facility.
According to reports, the demonstrations taking place outside the detention center have become increasingly violent over recent days, prompting city leadership to take action. The curfew represents the mayor’s response to address public safety concerns as tensions continue to rise in the area surrounding the facility.
