People are being teargassed at Delaney Hall

Summary (copy pasting a social media caption is all I got time for) This weekend has been a testament to our resolve and the urgency of the situation at Delaney Hall, the ICE camp in Newark. Here is the situation as it stands: ➡️​Since Friday, detainees have been holding a hunger and labor strike, demanding not better conditions but FREEDOM. ➡️​Today, the situation escalated with direct retaliation against an organizer (Gaby) and her husband, Martin, as they tried to deport him. We are relieved to report that Martin is now out of the van and inside the building but we can't relax yet. ​➡️Rep. Menendez successfully entered the gate, but is currently being forced to wait outside. He is not leaving until he and Gaby meet with Martin. ➡️At approximately 9:30PM, an empty bus was driven into the facility. ​➡️There are many advocates gathered outside, standing in solidarity and many plan to stay all night. Despite the tension, they are allowing employee vehicles to pass through in good faith, hoping that this will lead to the restoration of visiting hours tomorrow. ➡️After midnight, 10 ICE vehicles and agents swarmed advocates with pepper spray and tear gas to break the line. Hillside police are cooperating with ICE. ​We are holding the line. We need the community to keep eyes on Delaney Hall and keep the pressure on. Solidarity is our greatest strength. Governor Sherrill where are you???