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ICE protesters who interrupted church service won’t face state charges: Prosecutor

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Dozens of anti-immigration enforcement protesters who face federal criminal charges after they interrupted a Minnesota church service in January, accompanied by former CNN journalist Don Lemon, will not additionally face state charges ST. PAUL, Minn. — Dozens of anti-immigration enforcement protesters who face federal criminal charges after they interrupted a Minnesota church service in January, … Read more

Protesters, New Jersey State Police clash outside Delaney Hall for 2nd night in a row

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Tensions between protesters and New Jersey State Police boiled over Saturday for the second night in a row outside Delaney Hall, a federal immigration detention center in New Jersey. Multiple rounds of tear gas were shot into the crowd, ending what was already a chaotic day in Newark. Things quickly spiraled out of control outside … Read more

N.J. establishes protected zone around ICE facility after several protesters are arrested during clashes

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New Jersey’s governor called on federal immigration law enforcement at a detention center in Newark to de-escalate tensions between protesters and “act humanely,” while calling on demonstrators to protest peacefully outside the facility. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s announcement Friday follows days … Read more

6 protesters arrested after clash with ICE officers outside a New Jersey detention center

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NEWARK, N.J. — Protesters clashed with armed federal immigration officers in front of a New Jersey detention center where advocates have demonstrated for days while asserting that detainees are staging a hunger strike over poor living conditions. Groups of demonstrators, many wearing gas masks and other face coverings, linked arms in a human chain in … Read more

Trump says Delaney Hall protesters are ‘paid’ as clashes escalate outside NJ ICE facility

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Anti-ICE protesters clash with federal agents in New Jersey Alexis McAdams reports on anti-ICE protesters clashing with federal agents at a Newark, New Jersey, detention facility. Democratic officials, including Senator Andy Kim, demand the release of illegal immigrants on alleged hunger strike over conditions. DHS refutes hunger strike claims, accusing protesters of political stunts and … Read more

Serbian protesters clash with police amid massive anti-government rally in Belgrade

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Clashes erupted between groups of protesters and riot police after a huge anti-government rally on Saturday in the Serbian capital Belgrade attended by tens of thousands of opponents of the country’s autocratic President Aleksandar Vucic. While the rally at a central square in Belgrade passed largely peacefully, groups of young demonstrators later split and clashed … Read more

Protesters demonstrate against Tennessee redistricting that could give GOP an advantage

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At the Tennessee capitol in Nashville, protesters demonstrated on Thursday against legislation that would break up the state’s only Democratic seat. The new map would give Republicans a better chance at winning every congressional seat in November. Ed O’Keefe reports. Source link

Animal rescue group says it bought 1,500 beagles from Wisconsin facility targeted by protesters

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MADISON, Wis. — Animal refuge groups said Wednesday that they have agreed to buy nearly 1,500 beagles at a Wisconsin dog breeding and research business that was the site of a violent clash earlier this month between activists trying to break in and police who repelled them with tear gas and pepper spray. Big Dog … Read more