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José Olivares in Newark

New Jersey sues Geo Group, private operator of Delaney Hall ICE facility

a person holds a sign outside that reads 'close Delaney Hall'
Protesters hold signs as ICE agents stand guard outside Delaney Hall on 27 May in Newark, New Jersey. Photograph: Michael M Santiago/Getty Images

The attorney general of New Jersey on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against the private company operating the Delaney Hall Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center, demanding access for health officials amid allegations of “inhumane and unsanitary conditions”.

Immigrants locked up at the federal detention center in Newark began a hunger and labor strike more than 10 days ago to protest against conditions, while demonstrations built up outside that veered into violent scenes after dark.

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