Protesters, leaders push back against DHS over Newark detention facility conditions
Summary
Activists and Democratic leaders are protesting outside the ICE detention center Delaney Hall in Newark, New Jersey, over claims of poor living conditions and inadequate care for detainees. The Department of Homeland Security denies these claims and says only a few detainees are refusing food, but some officials who visited the center describe serious problems including lack of medical care.Key Facts
- Delaney Hall is an ICE detention center in Newark holding about 300 people.
- Detainees have organized a hunger strike, claiming poor food quality and lack of hygiene.
- Activists report finding live worms in the food and restrictions on toilet paper.
- Several protests have occurred; some protesters clashed with ICE agents using pepper spray and batons.
- DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin denies a widespread hunger strike and criticizes detainees' food demands.
- New Jersey Democratic leaders, including Rep. Rob Menendez Jr. and Sen. Andy Kim, visited the center and reported poor conditions.
- Sen. Kim mentioned detainees, including a pregnant woman and one who had a miscarriage, are not getting proper medical care.
- New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill was denied access to the facility and supports its closure.
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