A protester was struck by a car outside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center at Delaney Hall in Newark on Sunday, as demonstrators gathered to demand the release of detained fathers on Father’s Day.

Video footage of the incident shows the woman holding an upside-down American flag—a recognized sign of distress or protest—while standing in front of the facility. A red Dodge Challenger then approached, colliding with the protester before driving away as she fell to the ground amid the reactions of others present at the scene.

The individual involved traveled from Minnesota to participate in the demonstration and sustained no serious injuries, according to Visible Brigade, a New Jersey-based activist organization. The group alleges the vehicle was operated by an employee of the GEO Group, which manages the 1,000-bed Newark detention facility under contract, although this has not been independently verified.

Officials from Immigration and Customs Enforcement have not provided comment or further details regarding the incident as of this report. Authorities have yet to confirm the identity of the driver or whether any charges have been filed in connection with the collision.

The protest was part of broader efforts by activists seeking to bring attention to the conditions and treatment of detainees held by ICE, especially focusing on family separation and detention policies. Demonstrators gathered outside Delaney Hall, expressing opposition to the detention of immigrants and advocating for their release, particularly in recognition of Father’s Day.