Inside 'Ongoing' Delaney Hall Hunger Strike ICE Says Doesn't Exist
Summary
People inside the Delaney Hall ICE detention center in New Jersey say they are facing poor medical care, bad food, and harsh treatment. Some detainees are reportedly on a hunger strike, but ICE officials deny this is happening.Key Facts
- A detainee said guards punched him after accusing him of tripping an officer.
- Many detainees reported poor medical care, including untreated serious conditions.
- Food is described as mostly frozen and processed, and sanitation conditions are poor.
- Some detainees involved in the hunger strike faced retaliation, including beatings and pepper spray.
- ICE officials claim no hunger strike is occurring, but detainees and their families say it continues.
- Over 200 detainees have taken part in a hunger and labor strike since mid-May.
- Protests outside the facility have led to clashes involving federal agents using pepper balls and tear gas.
- Lawmakers who visited described the conditions as inhumane, and the New Jersey governor was denied entry.
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