ICE Vehicle Hits Protester at Delaney Hall | Jersey City News

0:00It's September 3rd. I'm Corey with the story, and this is Jersey City News. Today, your AI-powered local news. On August 31st, a prayer vigil outside the Delany Hall Immigration Detention Center in Newark took a serious turn. A federal vehicle, reportedly an ICE vehicle, approached a group around 8.40 pm. Witnesses say demonstrators tried to block the vehicle as it attempted to enter the facility, leading to a tense standoff. During this confrontation, the vehicle lurged forward, and a woman participating in the vigil was struck and fell to the ground. She was taken to University Hospital, and, according to fellow demonstrators, required surgery. Local law enforcement was notified of the incident. The woman told police the vehicle was entering the facility when she was hit, and that the driver continued inside. Officials have not yet specified if a formal investigation is underway, but confirmed the victim was in stable condition. This incident occurred during a weekly vigil, organized by Faith in New Jersey, a group

1:01advocating for detainees. Leaders from the Faith Group have called for a thorough investigation by county and state authorities, citing concerns about heavy-handed policing of demonstrators. Delany Hall, which opened in May 2025, has been a focal point for protests against immigration detention. This isn't the first reported incident involving demonstrators and vehicles entering the facility. Other events have occurred previously, highlighting ongoing tensions at the site.