Immigration Inmates Stage Protest

More than 100 inmates awaiting federal immigration hearings staged a peaceful protest to complain about conditions in their New Jersey jail and ended it hours later, satisfied. Monmouth County Undersheriff Ted Freeman said 132 inmates on Sunday refused to eat or participate in activities because they wanted, among other things, more food and Spanish-speaking officers, and for a television set to be fixed.

“The warden has been meeting with them all day, and their concerns have been met,” Freeman said. “The demonstration — or whatever you want to call it — is over.” Freeman did not expect food servings to change, saying all inmates get three meals a day, for 3,400 calories. Inmates also can buy items such as crackers. Click here.

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