Uprising at New Jersey Immigration Detention Center Leads to Chaos and Detainee Escapes

Law enforcement responded to a disturbance at Delaney Hall, a private immigration detention center in Newark, where detainees protested over poor conditions, including inadequate food and overcrowding. The protest escalated with barricades and clashes involving police and protesters, highlighting ongoing tensions surrounding immigration detention practices. The facility, operated by GEO Group under a federal contract, has faced criticism and legal challenges from local officials and activists.