Demonstrators have accused authorities of subjecting detainees to poor living conditions and delayed immigration proceedings, allegations federal officials deny. After days of protests, arrests and increasingly tense confrontations outside a New Jersey immigration detention centre, family visitation is set to resume at the facility. Governor Mikie Sherrill announced on Sunday that relatives of detainees held at Delaney Hall in Newark will once again be allowed to visit, ending a suspension that became a major point of contention between immigration advocates and federal authorities. The decision follows more than a week of demonstrations outside the detention centre, where protesters have gathered daily to support detainees and demand greater transparency about conditions inside the facility. The resumption of family visits is likely to be viewed as a significant development by activists, many of whom argued that cutting off access to relatives further isolated detainees already facing lengthy immigration proceedings. The demonstrations have centred on allegations from detainees who claim they are facing inadequate medical care, poor living conditions and prolonged delays in immigration cases. Advocates say some detainees have resorted to hunger strikes and labour strikes to draw attention to their grievances. Supporters gathered outside Delaney Hall have repeatedly called for independent oversight and improved conditions, arguing that family visits are essential for detainees' wellbeing and legal support. The Department of Homeland Security has strongly disputed the allegations, maintaining that detainees are receiving appropriate care and that conditions inside the facility meet federal standards. The atmosphere around Delaney Hall has become increasingly volatile in recent days. While protesters have continued to rally in support of detainees, counter-protesters backing Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers have also appeared at the site, leading to tense exchanges between the two groups. Federal officials have accused some demonstrators of threatening law enforcement personnel and engaging in violent behaviour during the protests. Activists reject those characterisations and insist their demonstrations have been focused on highlighting detainee welfare and immigration concerns. The competing protests have transformed the area around Delaney Hall into one of the most visible flashpoints in the broader debate over US immigration enforcement policies. Amid growing concerns over public safety, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka imposed a nightly curfew around the detention centre. Baraka cited the increasingly charged atmosphere and the need to prevent further confrontations near the facility. The mayor has long been critical of conditions at Delaney Hall. Last year, he was arrested outside the centre during what he described as an oversight visit, a move that drew national attention to disputes surrounding the facility. Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from US News and around the World. Yuvraj Tyagi is a Senior Copy Editor, specializing in security, national, international and defense affairs. With extensive experience covering the Ka... View More