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world7 months ago

Four Detainees Escape from Newark Immigration Facility

Four detainees escaped from Delaney Hall, a Newark immigration detention center, after days of deteriorating conditions, including poor meals, overcrowding, and heat, which led to a riot and the men punching through an exterior wall to escape. The incident has raised concerns about the safety and oversight of private detention facilities amid increased immigration enforcement.

world7 months ago

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.

world7 months ago

Congresswoman LaMonica McIver Indicted Over ICE Protest Clash

U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver has been indicted on three criminal counts for allegedly interfering with ICE agents during a confrontation at a Newark detention center, with charges including assaulting officers and attempting to prevent the arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka. McIver denies the charges, calling them political intimidation, and plans to plead not guilty. The incident occurred during a congressional oversight visit, leading to legal and political repercussions.

politics7 months ago

New Jersey Mayors and Officials Sue Over Legal and Political Disputes

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka is suing the Trump administration, specifically U.S. Attorney Alina Habba, for malicious prosecution and defamation after his arrest at an immigrant detention facility was dropped. The lawsuit alleges that Habba and DHS agents acted unlawfully and with political motives, with race playing a role in the incident, which occurred amid ongoing tensions over the facility's reopening. The case is politically charged, coming just before the New Jersey primary election.