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Nine people were arrested Thursday night during a raucous demonstration at Delaney Hall detention center in New Jersey — where foul-mouthed agitators again urged federal agents to “shoot yourself in the head” and allegedly bit, kicked and punched officers, officials said.

Video shows a trio of anti-ICE demonstrators being hauled away as one obnoxious protester berates agents through a megaphone: “You look like a f–king clown, s–t don’t even line up. Fix your s–t, bitch.”

“What the f–k are you guys doing in there?!” another yelled, while others told the agents, “Take your gun and shoot yourself” and “Every cop, every fed, shoot yourself in the head.”

The rioters are accused of biting, kicking and punching agents, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said Friday.


  At least three protesters were detained during Thursday night’s protests, video shows. David DeTurris for New York Post At least three protesters were detained during Thursday night’s protests, video shows. David DeTurris for New York Post

  Some protesters were pepper-sprayed when they clashed with ICE agents. Stephen Yang for NY Post Some protesters were pepper-sprayed when they clashed with ICE agents. Stephen Yang for NY Post

  Activists have claimed ICE detainees are on a hunger strike in protest of deplorable living conditions at the federal center – but DHS leaders have pushed back on those allegations. Stephen Yang for NY Post Activists have claimed ICE detainees are on a hunger strike in protest of deplorable living conditions at the federal center – but DHS leaders have pushed back on those allegations. Stephen Yang for NY Post

  Protesters confront ICE agents outside Delaney Hall, with one protestor holding a sign reading “ICE Ignorant Corrupt Evil.” Stephen Yang for NY Post Protesters confront ICE agents outside Delaney Hall, with one protestor holding a sign reading “ICE Ignorant Corrupt Evil.” Stephen Yang for NY Post

“Assaulting and obstructing ICE law enforcement is a crime and felony,” he said. “Throughout the night, nine rioters were arrested. Anyone who assaults law enforcement will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.”

Activists have claimed ICE detainees are on a hunger strike in protest of deplorable living conditions at the federal center – but DHS leaders have pushed back on those allegations.

Protesters, many covered in keffiyeh scarves, have tried to block vehicles and personnel from getting in and out of the facility, leading to violent scuffles with law enforcement.

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherill — who was denied access to the building on Memorial Day as protests raged outside  — traded barbs with Mullin after she accused him of not allowing state health inspectors inside.


  An Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) agent sprays pepper spray into a protester’s gas mask outside Delaney Hall in Newark, New Jersey, on May 28, 2026. REUTERS An Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) agent sprays pepper spray into a protester’s gas mask outside Delaney Hall in Newark, New Jersey, on May 28, 2026. REUTERS

  Protests clash with ICE agents outside of Delaney Hall, a detention hall in Newark, New Jersey. 
  
Stephen Yang for NY Post Protests clash with ICE agents outside of Delaney Hall, a detention hall in Newark, New Jersey. Stephen Yang for NY Post

  Protesters, many covered in keffiyeh scarves, have tried to block vehicles and personnel from getting in and out of the facility, leading to violent scuffles with law enforcement. Stephen Yang for NY Post Protesters, many covered in keffiyeh scarves, have tried to block vehicles and personnel from getting in and out of the facility, leading to violent scuffles with law enforcement. Stephen Yang for NY Post

  Protesters confront federal immigration officers outside Delaney Hall detention center in Newark, N.J. AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis Protesters confront federal immigration officers outside Delaney Hall detention center in Newark, N.J. AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis

“If conditions are really as good as you’re claiming, then let my health inspectors do their jobs,” the Democratic governor wrote on X. 

Here’s the latest on the anti-ICE clashes outside Newark’s Delaney Hall

But Mullin said state inspectors had been there earlier Thursday.

“All detainees are provided with proper meals, quality water, blankets, medical treatment, and have opportunities to communicate with their family members and lawyers,” he shot back at Sherrill.

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