Protests escalated outside the Delaney Hall ICE detention center in Newark, New Jersey, where a significant hunger strike by detainees has drawn widespread attention. Reports emerged of clashes between ICE agents and protesters, leading to the deployment of pepper spray on demonstrators and US Senator Andy Kim, who was among those affected. New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill attempted to access the facility but was denied entry, further fueling tensions. The protests have highlighted growing concerns over the conditions within the detention center, with many calling the demonstrations a response to perceived inhumane treatment of detainees. As the hunger strike entered its fourth day, calls for transparency and accountability have intensified, prompting a heated debate over immigration policies and the role of federal agents.