Newark: New Jersey State Police in the US arrested several people Sunday night outside the Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark after authorities imposed an emergency curfew following clashes between protesters and law enforcement.

According to Anadolu Agency, the curfew, covering a half-mile radius around the facility, took effect at 9 pm after a group of demonstrators pushed toward a law enforcement zone, attacked barriers, threw projectiles at officers, and set a fire on the street, New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport said.

Davenport noted that many protesters had complied with repeated warnings to leave the area before the curfew deadline. However, a group equipped with helmets, shields, and gas masks refused to disperse and were arrested. "Their actions put the public at risk," she said, while also expressing gratitude for the de-escalation efforts by law enforcement.

Davenport acknowledged that the majority of demonstrators had been peaceful, commending them for "shining a light on the troubling conditions at Delaney Hall." She reaffirmed the state's commitment to protecting the right to peaceful protest while ensuring public safety.

The unrest followed nearly a week of demonstrations at the privately operated detention center. The facility has become a focal point of criticism from detainees, some of whom are reportedly on a hunger strike due to claims of poor food quality and inadequate medical care.

The Trump administration has denied these allegations, accusing protesters of engaging in disorderly conduct and assaults on law enforcement officers.