Delaney Hall Hunger Strike Escalates

A mass hunger strike involving over 200 detainees at the Delaney Hall detention center in Newark has entered its sixth day, sparking violent clashes between protesters and ICE agents.

Demonstrators gathered at the facility's gates were met with pepper balls and batons as they attempted to block government vehicles.

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has taken a hardline stance, claiming the protesters are paid agitators and threatening to halt international flight processing at Newark Airport if local police do not assist federal agents.

Democratic lawmakers who visited the site have called for an immediate investigation into reports of medical neglect and physical abuse within the facility.