Man from El Salvador dies in immigration jail in New Jersey, ICE says
Summary
A 41-year-old man from El Salvador died while held at the Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey. Federal officials said he received medical care during his detention, but some politicians and groups question the conditions at the facility.Key Facts
- Edwin Lopez-Cornejo was arrested on June 18 and died on Saturday at Delaney Hall.
- The cause of his death is still under medical review.
- Delaney Hall can hold about 1,000 detainees and has been protested for poor living conditions.
- This is the second death at Delaney Hall during President Donald Trump’s second term.
- At least 56 people have died in ICE custody since President Trump began his current term.
- Some detainees at Delaney Hall have complained about lack of medicine and poor care.
- Protests have taken place outside the facility against immigration policies and conditions there.
- The facility is run by Geo Group, a private company that manages several detention centers.
- New Jersey officials say they face difficulty inspecting the detention center fully.
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