NEWARK, N.J. — Newark officials have imposed a nightly curfew near the Delaney Hall Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center following escalating protests that turned violent on May 30.

Mayor Ras J. Baraka announced the decision on May 31, citing growing concerns over public safety and the increasing need for law enforcement intervention in the area.

“Due to the escalating situation at Delaney Hall and the increasing need for police intervention, immediate action is required to protect public safety,” Baraka said in an official statement.

Under the new measures, a curfew will be enforced every night from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. around the Delaney Hall facility until further notice. City officials stated that the move is intended to restore order and prevent further disturbances.

The decision comes after fiery demonstrations outside the ICE detention center, forcing authorities to take additional steps to maintain security. It seems that when protests start requiring constant police intervention, local leaders eventually discover that public safety actually matters—a lesson that tends to arrive a little later than many Americans would prefer.

For now, city officials are focused on stabilizing the situation and ensuring the safety of residents, law enforcement personnel, and everyone in the affected area. As authorities work to restore calm, many hope that order will soon return and that the community can move forward in a safer and more secure environment.