Family visitation hours are set to resume Sunday at the Delaney Hall Immigration detention facility in Newark, New Jersey, following violent clashes between protesters and police that prompted arrests and a temporary curfew. New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill announced the resumption of visits, stating that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) had agreed to restore the services.

Visitation had been suspended due to ongoing protests concerning allegations of poor treatment of detainees at the facility. Governor Sherrill confirmed that limited visitation would begin Sunday afternoon, with regular hours restored starting Monday. She advised families to contact Delaney Hall directly for specific details and noted that law enforcement would assist in escorting families to the facility, emphasizing the need for a safe environment.

A Department of Homeland Security official stated that visitation was suspended due to safety concerns for officers, detainees' families, and lawyers, citing "violent riots" outside the facility. The official clarified that DHS did not "cave to the governor's demands" and that ICE operations continue normally now that Delaney Hall is secure.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., along with New Jersey Representatives Rob Menendez, Josh Gottheimer, and LaMonica McIver, conducted an oversight visit to Delaney Hall on Sunday morning. Jeffries described the conditions of confinement and discussions with detainees as "shocking the conscience," advocating for fair, just, and humane immigration enforcement, which he contrasted with the actions of the Trump administration.

During their visit, Jeffries and the other House members reportedly learned of allegations including unsanitary living conditions, inadequate medical care, and unhealthy food. Jeffries stated in a release that Delaney Hall "must be shut down immediately," asserting that the observed conditions are "not America."

The Department of Homeland Security has previously denied the allegations of poor treatment and reports of detainees staging a hunger strike. Governor Sherrill detailed a separate incident overnight where "masked individuals" allegedly attacked barriers in the protected protest area outside the facility, engaging in "aggressive and dangerous actions" against police, including throwing projectiles and setting tires on fire.

These actions, Sherrill said, endangered both peaceful protesters and law enforcement officers. The governor called for de-escalation as demonstrations continued. The resumption of visits signals an attempt to return to normalcy at the facility amidst ongoing scrutiny over detainee welfare and protestor activity.

The situation at Delaney Hall highlights the complex and often contentious issues surrounding immigration detention in the United States. As family visits recommence, attention remains focused on the conditions within the facility and the ongoing debate over immigration policies.