Gov. Sherrill Demands Access to ICE Facility as Hunger Strike Widens
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill joined protests outside Newark's Delaney Hall detention center in support of detainees on a hunger strike.
- Detainees' family members reported issues including spoiled food and inadequate medical care at the facility.
- Protesters chanted slogans like “Free Them All!” while Sherrill expressed that detainees deserve dignity regardless of immigration status.
- Governor Sherrill stated she requested access to the detention center but was denied.
- During the protest, Sherrill showed compassion by comforting emotional family members on Memorial Day.