NJ governor orders state police protest zone near detention center
By The BriefBrief
Gov. Mikie Sherrill says New Jersey state police will set designated protest zones and vehicle checkpoints outside an immigration detention center in Newark.
WHO:Gov. Mikie Sherrill; New Jersey state police
WHAT:State police will create designated protest zones and vehicle checkpoints outside an immigration detention center in Newark.
WHEN:May 29, 2026 at 4:43 PM ET
WHERE:Newark, New Jersey
WHY:Violent demonstrations and arrests in recent days at the detention center.
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