Activist groups say some protesters arrested during the May 31st demonstration outside Delaney Hall have received phone calls and visits from individuals identifying themselves as FBI agents.
NEWARK, N.J. — Individuals arrested during the May 31st protest outside Delaney Hall in Newark are reportedly being contacted by federal investigators as authorities continue examining events surrounding the demonstration.
According to messages circulated by activist organizations over the weekend, several people arrested by New Jersey State Police during the protest have received phone calls and in-person visits from individuals identifying themselves as FBI agents.
Key Points
• Activist groups say some arrested protesters have been contacted by the FBI
• National Lawyers Guild circulated guidance advising individuals of their legal rights
• Federal authorities have not publicly announced details of any investigation
Messages shared online by organizers stated that at least two individuals arrested during the May 29 protest received phone calls Friday from someone claiming to be an FBI agent. Another person reportedly received a phone call followed by a visit from federal agents the following day.
The claims surfaced days after multiple arrests were made during demonstrations outside Delaney Hall, an immigration detention facility that has become the focus of protests and political controversy.
Legal group issues guidance
The National Lawyers Guild circulated an advisory instructing individuals contacted by law enforcement to request identifying information from agents and decline questioning without legal representation.
The guidance advises people to obtain the agent’s name, agency, and contact information before ending the conversation and consulting an attorney.
Organizers also encouraged anyone contacted by federal authorities to reach out to the National Lawyers Guild’s Federal Defense Hotline for legal assistance.
Investigation details remain unclear
Federal authorities have not publicly released information regarding the purpose or scope of any potential investigation related to the May 29 protest.
The FBI generally does not comment on ongoing investigations, and it remains unclear whether the reported contacts are related to arrests made during the demonstration, alleged criminal activity, or witness interviews.
Authorities previously arrested multiple protesters during clashes outside the facility, though no federal charges connected to the incident have been publicly announced.