ICE Detainees on Hunger Strike Say They Were Pepper Sprayed
Summary
Detainees at the Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, said they started a hunger strike to protest poor conditions and delays in their immigration cases. They also reported officers using pepper spray and force during a confrontation, but the Department of Homeland Security and the facility operator denied mistreatment and said the use of force was limited and medical care was provided.Key Facts
- Detainees at Delaney Hall began a hunger strike in late May to protest facility conditions and slow immigration case processing.
- Some detainees allege officers used pepper spray and physical force during a May 28 incident inside the detention center.
- The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and GEO Group (the facility operator) said the force used was minimal and done according to policy.
- DHS denies that a hunger strike is happening and rejects claims of mistreatment.
- detainees complained about issues with food, water quality, and medical care.
- The May 28 altercation led to evaluation of detainees by medical staff, with no serious injuries reported.
- One detainee said officers tricked detainees into a meeting where they were suddenly restrained.
- The incident led to protests and increased attention from lawmakers and advocacy groups.
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