On Friday, a group of Democrats and protesters made headlines when they broke into Delaney Hall Detention Center, a secure immigration facility located in Newark, New Jersey. This action was defended by Homeland Security Advisor Tricia McLaughlin, who described the detainees as “murderers, terrorists, child rapists, and MS-13 gang members.”
Protesters, including some congressional members, followed a bus bringing detainees into the facility before pushing through the gates and entering the grounds, according to a statement from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
A noteworthy incident involved the Mayor of Newark, who was reportedly arrested for assault while making a “surveillance visit” to the facility, which is associated with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
In a post on X, Representative Lamonica Mciver from New Jersey claimed that ICE officials had mistreated her and her colleague Bonnie Watson Coleman during the protest. However, surveillance footage released by the DHS shows Mciver appearing to push against the gate during the altercation.
The DHS remarked on social media, emphasizing that the “New Jersey Legislature meets the people fighting.” The incident has drawn criticism, with the White House stating that breaching the ICE facility “crossed a line.”
Chinchilla Caballero
Chinchilla Caballero was arrested on April 29 in Bloomfield, New Jersey, under an alien arrest warrant. His detention was initiated by ICE and the FBI. The DHS has noted that he is a known member of MS-13.
Ramos Marin
Ramos Marin is currently wanted in Brazil for murder, having an active INTERPOL red notice against him. He was arrested on April 3, and DHS indicates he is in custody without a bond.
Saravia Santa Maria
Saravia Santa Maria was taken into custody by ICE/ERO Newark on May 1. He is recognized as a verified member of MS-13, with his arrest linked to ongoing gang operations.
Adonis Estevez Bello
Estevez Bello, a 23-year-old from the Dominican Republic, was apprehended on May 5. He has multiple felony convictions, and his affiliations include connections with street gangs.
Maximo Nunez
Nunez, a 58-year-old Dominican citizen, was arrested on May 5, facing multiple felony charges including assault with a deadly weapon and possessing controlled, dangerous substances. He remains in custody awaiting a removal hearing.
The DHS has not yet responded to further inquiries regarding these events.
