Newark Imposes Curfew at Migrant Detention Site as Visits Resume

An immigrant detention center in New Jersey that has sparked violent protests will resume visits for detainees, Governor Mikie Sherrill said, after a night of confrontations that prompted Newark’s mayor to impose a curfew.

Mayor Ras Baraka said Sunday the overnight curfew for a half-mile radius around the Delaney Hall center will remain in force until further notice, citing the “escalating situation” at the site.

Sherrill, a Democrat, said in a statement that masked individuals at Delaney Hall began “aggressive and dangerous actions” against Newark and state police late Saturday, throwing projectiles, using crowd barriers as weapons and ...