# Senator Kim Pepper-Sprayed at Detention Protest

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Podcast: [Jersey City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/jersey-city-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7568828)
Published: 2026-05-26T20:20:57+00:00
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Senator Andy Kim found himself caught in a tense standoff outside Delaney Hall immigration detention center, where he tried to shield protesters on a hunger strike from federal officers deploying armored vehicles — only to be pepper-sprayed in the process. Kim condemned the chaos as emblematic of the “lawlessness” under the Trump administration, while highlighting harrowing conditions inside: detainees including an 18-year-old girl pleading to go home and a pregnant woman without proper care. The hunger strike, sparked by medical neglect, lack of AC, spoiled food, and retaliatory measures like solitary confinement threats, underscores systemic failures. As lawmakers like Governor Mikie Sherrill face access restrictions labeled “political stunts,” Kim’s repeated visits reveal a facility built just last year to house 1,000 detainees — now under intense scrutiny amid growing calls for accountability. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5b568bcf5e2d69eb

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