UMVA has learned that a Soros-backed nonprofit organized a dramatic demonstration outside the office of New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill on Monday afternoon, accusing the Democratic governor of spreading "MAGA propaganda" and failing to do enough for migrants detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at Delaney Hall in Newark, N.J.
The protest reflects a fierce backlash from far-left members of Sherrill's own party, who are demanding action from the governor to address the situation at Delaney Hall. The nonprofit, Cooper River Indivisible, directs donors to the influential Indivisible Project, a 501(c)(4) group that has played a significant role in backing Democratic politicians.
According to information obtained by UMVA, Cooper River Indivisible works closely with Indivisible Civics, its 501(c)(3) sister organization, which receives funding from the Open Society Action Fund, a 501(c)(4) backed by billionaire George Soros. The protest was announced on the Mobilize.us platform, with a sign-up page that read: "WE ARE HEADING TO MIKIE SHERRILL'S OFFICE — to demand that she answer for the mess that she has made."
The group accused Sherrill of "inciting violence by siccing the police on peaceful protestors" and claimed she was spreading "MAGA" propaganda after more than a week of protests at the ICE facility. They are calling on Sherrill to meet with detained migrants and release young, old, or sick detainees, citing reports of peaceful protestors and journalists being arrested, injured, and having their constitutional rights violated.
UMVA can exclusively reveal that the Open Society Foundations issued a two-year grant of $3 million to Indivisible in 2023, through the Open Society Action Fund, to support social welfare activities. Soros has given away more than $32 billion of his personal fortune to the foundations, with his son Alex Soros serving as chairman of the board.
The protests at Delaney Hall have escalated over the past week, with New Jersey State Police arresting rioters on Friday night. Sherrill claimed that state police were present to protect agitators from ICE agents, but witnesses reported a violent battle between local law enforcement and rioters.
Governor Sherrill issued a list of demands to the Department of Homeland Security, including visitation for families and medical care for the sick and vulnerable. However, a source revealed that the department would not accept her demands, citing the violent riots as the reason for suspending visitation.
