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NJ governor sends state police to set up protest zone outside contested immigration detention center

NJ governor sends state police to set up protest zone outside contested immigration detention center
The Independent World Friday 29 May 2026, 20:43 UTC By Philip Marcelo 1 min read
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The article reports that New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has ordered state police to establish designated protest zones and vehicle checkpoints outside an immigration detention center in Newark, following violent demonstrations and arrests in recent days. The governor's decision aims to ensure public safety and maintain order around the facility.

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill says state police will create designated protest zones and vehicle checkpoints outside an immigration detention center in Newark that has been the site of violent demonstrations and arrests in recent days
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