Police want to decide which journalists can cover the Delaney Hall protests. That’s not their job

TL;DR

New Jersey police blocked journalists and livestreamers from covering protests at an ICE detention facility.
Journalists were denied sight and sound access, and some were arrested, including one who was injured.
The article questions who decides what constitutes 'verified credentials' for press exemptions.
Police actions are seen as a violation of press freedoms and First Amendment rights.
The 'indicia' approach, focusing on objective signs of journalism rather than police designation, is proposed as a better alternative.
The right to press is about informing the public, not making an officer's job easier.

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