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EXECUTIVE ORDER ESTABLISHING A TEMPORARY PUBLIC SAFETY CURFEW WITHIN THE VICINITY OF DELANEY HALL DETENTION CENTER, MAY 31, 2026
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WHEREAS, the City of Newark is committed to protecting the health, safety, and welfare of all residents, visitors, businesses, first responders, and individuals lawfully present within the City; and
WHEREAS, recent events occurring in the vicinity of Delaney Hall Detention Center have resulted in conditions that pose an increased risk to public safety, including reports of fires being set, roadway obstructions, and activities that may impede the ability of emergency personnel to respond to emergencies and protect persons and property; and
WHEREAS, the City has a compelling interest in ensuring that police, fire, emergency medical services, and other public safety personnel are able to safely access and operate within affected areas without obstruction or interference; and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes and respects the constitutional rights of individuals to engage in lawful speech, assembly, and peaceful protest, while also maintaining its responsibility to preserve public safety and order; and
WHEREAS, a temporary is necessary to reduce the likelihood of further dangerous conditions during overnight hours, protect the public, preserve access for emergency responders, and safeguard public and private property;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED BY RAS J. BARAKA, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, THAT:
1. Establishment of Temporary Curfew Area
A temporary public safety curfew is hereby established within a one-half (h) mile radius of I)elaney Hall Detention Center, located at:
Delaney Hall Detention Center
451 Doremus Avenue
Newark, New Jersey 07105
2. Curfew Hours
a. Effective immediately beginning at 12:00 a.m. on May 31, 2026, a curfew shall be in effect within the designated curfew area from 12:00 a.m. until 6:00 a.m.
b. Beginning on the evening of May 31, 202...
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