Newark memo sparks dispute over response to 911 calls outside migrant jail

Federal officials said a Newark police memo would create "zone of lawlessness" outside of migrant jail Delaney Hall. Local officials said the memo's not in effect.

By: Nikita Biryukov

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: June 12, 2026

Words: 480

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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Trump administration officials told a judge that a Newark police memo directing city cops not to respond to calls at migrant jail Delaney Hall created “a zone of lawlessness,” but city officials said police will still respond to disturbances there.

The disagreement stems from a memorandum sent Monday by a police captain in the city’s 3rd precinct saying that “no officers are to handle any call for service pertaining to Delaney Hall” …

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