Delaney Hall

Op-ed | Hundreds at Delaney Hall Join Detained People Across Country in Hunger Strike against Inhumane Conditions

Hundreds of individuals detained at New Jersey’s Delaney Hall immigration facility initiated a hunger and labor strike, citing medical neglect, spoiled food, and other inhumane conditions. This protest, which garnered support from community members and elected officials, coincided with similar strikes across at least five other detention centers nationwide. Detainees consistently demanded improved medical care, meaningful case review, and the release of vulnerable individuals, while Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reportedly responded with force and information suppression.

Federal Agents Confront Protesters, Officials During Delaney Hall Hunger Strike

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) condemned federal authorities this week following reports of pepper ball and tear gas deployment against protesters and elected officials outside the Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark. The organization additionally cited federal obstruction of lawmakers seeking facility access for oversight purposes.