New Jersey Government Expands Restricted Zone Around Migrant Detention Center

New Jersey authorities have significantly expanded the restricted zone around the state's largest migrant detention center following days of violent protests and clashes with police. Governor Mikey Sherrill ordered state police to take over perimeter security after nearly 800 people were arrested in riots related to detention conditions and the federal government's immigration policies. The governor blamed "out-of-state agitators" for inflaming tensions, though human rights advocates argue the protests reflect legitimate concerns about inhumane conditions at the center. Visits to detainees have resumed under new security restrictions, while civil rights groups file lawsuits challenging the center's conditions. The incident in New Jersey reflects broader tensions across the United States over the Trump administration's immigration policies and conditions at detention centers. Human rights groups document overcrowding, inadequate medical care, and violations of basic rights at multiple detention facilities. The expansion of the restricted zone has drawn criticism that the government is criminalizing peaceful protest and limiting access for lawyers and human rights observers. State authorities insist the security measures are necessary to maintain order, while activists warn that isolating the detention center prevents public scrutiny of potential abuses.