N.Y. Post cover Sunday, May 31, 2026
Published May 30, 2026
Updated May 30, 2026, 5:23 p.m. ET
Anti-ICE protesters are pooling cash to deliver riot gear to the front lines of the ongoing chaos in Newark outside the Delaney Hall detention center — fueling criticism that the mayhem is a well-funded, coordinated effort by outside “extremists.”
Donations are pouring in to help the protesters buy “helmets” and “knee/wrist/shin/arm guards” along with military-grade goggles to stay outside Delaney Hall, according to one list blasted out on social media by lefty political activist group the 50501 Movement, which was behind the No Kings anti-President Trump rallies.
The protesters specifically listed MIL-PRF-32432 shatterproof goggles — which are considered “U.S. military specification” that ensures protection from “battlefield-level projectile threats” — on their wish list.
Protesters asked for a wish list of supplies amid the ongoing demonstrations in Newark.
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The armor was listed as a high-priority need to be dropped at the chaotic protest site, while organizers from further away were supporting the purchases by sending cash to the personal Venmo of organizer Jenny Garcia.
The armor was listed as a high-priority need to be dropped at the chaotic protest site, while organizers from further away were supporting the purchases by sending cash to the personal Venmo of organizer Jenny Garcia.
The tools are allegedly necessary for their battle against the “ICE Gestapo,” according to Virginia-based 50501, which formed last year and was behind an eponymous nationwide protest. Its name stands for “50 protests. 50 states. 1 day.”
“This is professionalizing an attack on federal officials, and it makes it dangerous for everyone, makes it dangerous for themselves, for elected officials, for the obviously for the men and women who work there, and it’s totally unacceptable,” Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ) told The Post.
“It makes you think that they obviously want to get involved in bruising altercations that they’re going to be aggressive, and if they are, they should be arrested. That is not what a peaceful protest is. That is not what First Amendment rights are,” he continued, calling the demonstrations “virtue signaling.”
The untold amount of pooled money was also being spent on wheelchairs, P100 respirators — which are considered “oil-proof” — Sudecon, a decontamination wipe used to remove irritants such as pepper spray, and “welding gloves for incoming tear gas cannisters.”
“This is professionalizing an attack on federal officials, and it makes it dangerous for everyone, makes it dangerous for themselves, for elected officials, for the obviously for the men and women who work there, and it’s totally unacceptable,” Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ) told The Post.
“It makes you think that they obviously want to get involved in bruising altercations that they’re going to be aggressive, and if they are, they should be arrested. That is not what a peaceful protest is. That is not what First Amendment rights are,” he continued, calling the demonstrations “virtue signaling.”
The untold amount of pooled money was also being spent on wheelchairs, P100 respirators — which are considered “oil-proof” — Sudecon, a decontamination wipe used to remove irritants such as pepper spray, and “welding gloves for incoming tear gas cannisters.”
Protesters listed helmets, body guards and shatterproof goggles as high-priority needs. Facebook
New Jersey police officers from Newark and surrounding towns, dressed in riot gear, line up in front of Delaney Hall in Newark early Saturday, May 30, 2026.Luiz C. Ribeiro for NY Post
Trump earlier this week called the protesters “fake” and alleged they were being funded by Democrats.
Garcia’s page has an archive of apparent previous donations, most of which were paired with captions reading “F–k ICE.”
It’s not clear how much money has been raised. Venmo does not share payment totals outside of the sender and recipient.
On Saturday, Democratic NJ Gov. Mikie Sherrill — who was denied access to the facility on Monday in an attempt panned as “stunt” — revealed that most of the anti-ICE rioters arrested the night before during clashes with police were from out of state.
“Five of the six people arrested last night by state police were from outside New Jersey, and some national extremist groups have become involved in the protest here today,” Sherrill said in an afternoon press conference.
Trump earlier this week called the protesters “fake” and alleged they were being funded by Democrats.
Garcia’s page has an archive of apparent previous donations, most of which were paired with captions reading “F–k ICE.”
Here’s the latest on the anti-ICE clashes outside Newark’s Delaney Hall
It’s not clear how much money has been raised. Venmo does not share payment totals outside of the sender and recipient.
On Saturday, Democratic NJ Gov. Mikie Sherrill — who was denied access to the facility on Monday in an attempt panned as “stunt” — revealed that most of the anti-ICE rioters arrested the night before during clashes with police were from out of state.
“Five of the six people arrested last night by state police were from outside New Jersey, and some national extremist groups have become involved in the protest here today,” Sherrill said in an afternoon press conference.
The donations were being pooled toward anti-ICE organizer Jenny Garcia’s Venmo.
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The identities of the six were not released, nor did Sherrill identify the outside groups with whom they are associated.
“To the people coming from out of state to create chaos and dangerous situations: you should not be here. You are not helping the people detained at Delaney Hall,” she said.
Garcia has ties to major Democratic donors, including lefty kingmaker George Soros. She is a communication coordinator for the Detention Watch Network, a lefty Ford Foundation-funded group that boasts $7.2 million in assets, tax filings show.
She also serves as the campaign coordinator with American Friends Service Committee’s New Jersey Immigrant Rights Program, according to publicly available grant information and the nonprofit’s 990 tax filings.
The identities of the six were not released, nor did Sherrill identify the outside groups with whom they are associated.
“To the people coming from out of state to create chaos and dangerous situations: you should not be here. You are not helping the people detained at Delaney Hall,” she said.
Garcia has ties to major Democratic donors, including lefty kingmaker George Soros. She is a communication coordinator for the Detention Watch Network, a lefty Ford Foundation-funded group that boasts $7.2 million in assets, tax filings show.
She also serves as the campaign coordinator with American Friends Service Committee’s New Jersey Immigrant Rights Program, according to publicly available grant information and the nonprofit’s 990 tax filings.
Protesters and counterprotesters confront each other and shout outside Delaney Hall in Newark early Saturday, May 30, 2026, after another chaotic night outside the immigrant detention center.
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A request for comment to Garcia was not returned.
The AFSC is a Quaker social justice organization that accepts major donations — like a $221,000 gift in 2023 from nonprofit Tides Foundation, itself funded by Soros — according to its tax filings
Delaney Hall has been the scene of raucous demonstrations in recent days related to the alleged poor condition of detainees inside the facility, which the Department of Homeland Security vehemently denies is the case.
“The people inside Delaney Hall are speaking out to demonstrate the power they have despite their confinement,” Garcia said Friday, according to NJ.com.
At least some of those busted Friday were involved in the attack on a marked police patrol car and “made threats towards personnel, creating immediate safety concerns due to escalating safety risks,” said New Jersey State Police Lt. Col. David Sierotowicz.
A rioter who allegedly sank his teeth into federal law enforcement officers during a violent protest the day before was charged Friday.
Brendan John Geier, 26, was charged Friday for allegedly “kicking and biting” ICE officers, leaving “horrific wounds,” Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced.
A request for comment to Garcia was not returned.
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A request for comment to Garcia was not returned.
The AFSC is a Quaker social justice organization that accepts major donations — like a $221,000 gift in 2023 from nonprofit Tides Foundation, itself funded by Soros — according to its tax filings
Delaney Hall has been the scene of raucous demonstrations in recent days related to the alleged poor condition of detainees inside the facility, which the Department of Homeland Security vehemently denies is the case.
“The people inside Delaney Hall are speaking out to demonstrate the power they have despite their confinement,” Garcia said Friday, according to NJ.com.
At least some of those busted Friday were involved in the attack on a marked police patrol car and “made threats towards personnel, creating immediate safety concerns due to escalating safety risks,” said New Jersey State Police Lt. Col. David Sierotowicz.
A rioter who allegedly sank his teeth into federal law enforcement officers during a violent protest the day before was charged Friday.
Brendan John Geier, 26, was charged Friday for allegedly “kicking and biting” ICE officers, leaving “horrific wounds,” Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced.
A request for comment to Garcia was not returned.
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