Anti-ICE Delaney Hall protester from NYC charged with threatening to kill agent, his family

Nypost · Jun 01, 2026 · 391 words · By Ronny Reyes

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Anti-ICE Delaney Hall protester from NYC charged with threatening to kill agent, his family See more of our coverage in your search results.

Why it matters

Add The New York Post on GoogleThe anti-ICE protester who threatened to kill an agent and his family during a heated clash outside Newark’s Delaney Hall has been arrested and charged, officials said Monday.

Common ground

Nicholas Matthew Scelfo, 27, of Brooklyn, was taken into custody after allegedly hurling threats against an ICE officer, his wife and his children during a protest at the detention facility last week.

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The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Name Calling / Labeling, Appeal to Fear: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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eFinder identified 3 propaganda techniques in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Name Calling / Labeling 80% confidence

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fact_checkClaims Checked

eFinder analyzed this article and checked 9 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Scelfo was identified through facial recognition technology, FBI Director Kash Patel said.”

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Three independent web sources attribute the statement regarding facial recognition technology to FBI Director Kash Patel. Wikipedia confirms Kash Patel's role as FBI Director since 2025.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Kashyap Pramod "Kash" Patel (born February 25, 1980) is an American lawyer serving since 2025 as the director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Patel also served as acting director of the Bureau…
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Claim 2: “The “disgusting” encounter unfolded on May 27, when video captured Scelfo threatening one of the ICE officers stationed at Delaney Hall”

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Multiple sources confirm the incident occurred on May 27 and that video captured the threats made by Scelfo at Delaney Hall.

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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 1, 2026 ... A criminal complaint filed Saturday accuses Nicholas Matthew Scelfo, 27, of Brooklyn, New York, of making the threats during protests last week ...
https://www.cnn.com/2026/06/01/us/ice-protests-newark-threat

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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 1, 2026 ... ... ICE officer and his family outside the Delaney Hall detention facility May 27. ... Matthew Scelfo, 27, was charged by the DOJ after threatening ...
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZDbWMIBOl4/?hl=en

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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 1, 2026 ... Nicholas Matthew Scelfo, 27, of Brooklyn, was taken into custody after allegedly hurling threats against an ICE officer, his wife and his ...
https://nypost.com/2026/06/01/us-news/anti-ice-delaney-hall-…

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Claim 3: “Dozens of protesters have been arrested since the anti-ICE demonstrations began on May 22.”

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No evidence was found in the provided search results to confirm the number of arrests or the specific start date of May 22 for the demonstrations.

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Claim 4: “Nicholas Matthew Scelfo, 27, of Brooklyn, was taken into custody after allegedly hurling threats against an ICE officer, his wife and his children during a protest at the detention facility last week.”

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Multiple independent web sources confirm that Nicholas Matthew Scelfo, 27, of Brooklyn, was arrested for threatening an ICE officer and his family during a protest at Delaney Hall.

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web search NEUTRAL — A Brooklyn man was charged today with threatening to assault and murder a U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement (ICE) officer outside an ICE detention facility. Nicholas Matthew Scelfo, 27, of Broo…
https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/brooklyn-man-charged-threaten…

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web search NEUTRAL — The incident happened on May 27 as widespread protests had started a few days earlier at Delaney Hall over Memorial Day weekend.
https://www.nj.com/essex/2026/06/delaney-hall-protester-arre…

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web search NEUTRAL — “Threats against federal officers and their families are serious crimes and will not be tolerated.” The U.S. Attorney release said that the incident happened on or about May 27 outside Delaney Hall. A…
https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/crime/2026/06/01/dela…

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Claim 5: “The agitator allegedly admitted to making the vile threats following his arrest on May 29, according to the Justice Department.”

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Web search results from multiple sources confirm the arrest date of May 29 and the involvement of the Department of Justice.

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Claim 6: “If convicted, Scelfo faces a maximum of 10 years in prison, along with a $250,000 fine, officials said.”

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Web sources explicitly state the maximum penalty for the charge is 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

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web search NEUTRAL — Nicholas Matthew Scelfo, 27, of Brooklyn, New York, was arrested for influencing, impeding, and retaliating against a federal officer by threat.If convicted, the threat charge carries a maximum penalt…
https://therightscoop.com/breaking-rioter-who-threatened-to-…

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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 1, 2026 ... “This violent rioter who allegedly threatened to murder an ICE law enforcement officer and his family is being brought to justice,” said ...
https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/brooklyn-man-charged-threaten…

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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 1, 2026 ... After his conviction or his confession is recorded in court records, he should be given the MAXIMUM sentence available!
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Claim 7: “He was scheduled to appear on Monday before a US Magistrate Judge in Newark federal court.”

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Multiple sources confirm he was scheduled to appear before a U.S. Magistrate Judge in Newark federal court.

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web search NEUTRAL — He faces up to 10 years in prison and is scheduled to appear in federal court today. News on the Net image.
https://canadafreepress.com/article/the-doj-has-charged-nich…

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web search NEUTRAL — Nicholas Matthew Scelfo was arrested May 29, two days after the alleged threats were captured on video, and charged with influencing, impeding, and retaliating against a federal officer by threat, the…
https://conservativeinstitute.org/justice/brooklyn-protester…

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web search NEUTRAL — Nicholas Matthew Scelfo, 27, of Brooklyn, New York, was arrested for influencing, impeding, and retaliating against a federal officer by threat. Scelfo is scheduled to appear today before a U.S. Magis…
https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/brooklyn-man-charged-threaten…

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Claim 8: “Tensions have remained heated at Delaney Hall following violent clashes outside the detention center over the weekend between protesters and police, who deployed tear gas on the demonstrators.”

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While 6abc reports violent clashes and arrests prompting a curfew, CrimethInc reports that New Jersey police were NOT deployed and protesters clashed directly with ICE/GEO Group without state/local law enforcement interference.

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web search NEUTRAL — Family visitation hours are set to resume on Sunday at the Delaney Hall Immigration detention facility in Newark, New Jersey, following violent clashes between protesters and police that prompted arre…
https://6abc.com/post/delaney-hall-protests-mayor-orders-cur…

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web search NEUTRAL — During that time, New Jersey police were not deployed to Delaney. For a week, protesters clashed directly with ICE and GEO Group without interference from state or local law enforcement.
https://crimethinc.com/2026/06/10/tactics-at-delaney-hall-a-…

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web search NEUTRAL — Volatile clashes have created difficult optics for police forces across the country, in places including Chicago, Los Angeles, Minneapolis and New York. In those cities, the local authorities forbid t…
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/05/nyregion/delaney-hall-pol…

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Claim 9: “Scelfo was charged with influencing, impeding, and retaliating against a federal officer by threat, according to the Department of Justice.”

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Multiple sources, including the District of New Jersey and Newsmax, explicitly state the specific charge: influencing, impeding, and retaliating against a federal officer by threat.

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web search NEUTRAL — Nicholas Matthew Scelfo, 27, of Brooklyn, New York, was arrested for influencing, impeding, and retaliating against a federal officer by threat. Scelfo appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Stacey D. …
https://www.justice.gov/usao-nj/pr/brooklyn-man-charged-thre…

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