Protesters, N.J. State Police clash outside Delaney Hall for 2nd night in a row

Tensions between protesters and New Jersey State Police boiled over Saturday for the second night in a row outside Delaney Hall, a federal immigration detention center in New Jersey. Multiple rounds of tear gas were shot into the crowd, ending what was already a chaotic day in Newark. Things quickly spiraled out of control outside Delaney Hall on Saturday night as protestors overwhelmed state police, pushing down barricades and testing the limits of the so-called peaceful protest zone that was enforced by state officials. Officers in riot gear moved in, quickly getting a handle of the chaotic situation. Late Saturday, Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka announced he would be enacting a curfew outside Delaney Hall moving forward. In a statement, he said: "Due to the escalating situation at Delaney Hall and the increasing need for police intervention, immediate action is required to protect public safety. Multiple individuals have already been arrested and found in possession of weapons, underscoring the seriousness of the threat. "To ensure the safety and well-being of all residents, a mandatory curfew for a half-mile area surrounding Delaney Hall is being implemented, effective immediately. "Beginning at 12 a.m., Doremus Avenue will be closed to all pedestrian traffic. Vehicle access will be strictly limited to those with verified official business in the area. This curfew will remain in effect nightly from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. until further notice. …