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New Jersey says state police will replace federal agents outside ICE facility
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- New Jersey will have state police replace federal agents outside the Delaney Hall ICE facility in Newark.
- A 'peaceful protected zone' will be established for demonstrators near the facility.
- The announcements come amid days of clashes between protesters and ICE officers at Delaney Hall.
- Protesters are demanding better conditions and access to detainees inside the facility.
- The state will also set up checkpoints entering the area as part of the plan.
- A source said federal agents from Homeland Security Investigations will investigate protesters for alleged assaults.
- The Delaware Hall detention center is operated by the GEO Group, a private company.
- DHS and GEO Group officials disputed allegations of poor conditions and violence.
- Nine protesters were arrested outside Delaney Hall on Thursday, according to NBC News reporting.
- Governor Mikie Sherrill urged de-escalation and humane treatment during demonstrations.
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