At least 19 suspected heatwave deaths in New Jersey as storms hit Governor Mikie Sherrill characterized the extreme conditions, stating this is ‘the hottest stretch we’ve seen in over 14 years’ The Independent UK · Jul 5
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Democrats' First 'Project 2029' Proposal: More Government Control Over Social Media Semafor reported on Project 2029’s "Kids Over Clicks" proposal, which outlines Democrats' plans to regulate social media and AI companies. Reason · Jun 30
‘They have nothing else to lose’: Delaney Hall hunger strikes are a hallmark of resistance in detention As protests flare at New Jersey’s Delaney Hall, Jessica Ordaz examines the US’s complex relationship with migration and detention The Guardian - US · Jun 7
Delaney Hall becomes Markwayne Mullin's first test as DHS head Detainees are reportedly take part in a hunger strike over claims of inhumane living conditions. Axios · Jun 7
‘It’s like they’re kidnapped there’: families tell of distress over ‘inhumane’ ICE jail As detainees go on hunger strike over conditions at Delaney Hall, relatives describe concern for loved ones’ wellbeing The Guardian - US · Jun 6
‘Hey, Mikie, WTF?’: New Jersey governor facing outrage over attacks on Delaney Hall protesters Protesters say Mikie Sherrill has failed to address the dire hunger and labor strike at the immigration detention center The Guardian - US · Jun 5
Despite Mounting Evidence of Systemic Failure, Trump’s Border Czar Doubles Down on Controversial Facility Homan has called the allegations false and blamed Democratic lawmakers for fueling the chaos. The Mary Sue · Jun 3
World Cup to cause massive transit woes The FIFA World Cup final highlights severe gaps in New York and New Jersey’s public transit infrastructure Salon · Jun 3
Health officials sue New Jersey ICE jail over fears of disease outbreaks and ‘inadequate’ tuberculosis controls Health investigators demand ‘immediate entry’ to Delaney Hall over fears of disease outbreaks and lack of adequate medical care The Independent UK · Jun 2
New Jersey sues Geo Group, private operator of Delaney Hall ICE facility State demands access for health inspectors amid reports of ‘inhumane conditions’ at site of protests and hunger strike The Guardian - US · Jun 2
New Jersey ICE Detention Center Restores Family Visits After Week of Clashes and Hunger Strike New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill continued to call on Homeland Security to improve detainee medical care and stop pressuring migrants to sign deportation documents Latin Times · Jun 1
Several protesters arrested at New Jersey ICE facility as clashes continue Dozens reportedly arrested for defying curfew at Delaney Hall in Newark amid hunger and labor strikes at facility The Guardian - US · Jun 1
Family visitation partly restored at New Jersey ICE facility after week of protests Visits were canceled after detainees began hunger strike, which prompted heated protests outside detention center The Guardian - US · May 31
International Business Times UK · May 31 What's Happening at Delaney Hall? Detainees on Hunger Strike as ICE Uses Batons on Protesters Delaney Hall in Newark, New Jersey, faces protests and hunger strikes over detainee conditions, drawing attention to immigration policies under Trump's administration.
The Independent UK · May 31 Newark mayor orders curfew around ICE facility after clashes between protesters and police The curfew will be in effect from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily until further notice
Salon · May 30 Tense protests at Newark migrant prison Officials allege Delaney Hall is rife with abuse. Now the whole world is watching
The Guardian - US · May 29 New Jersey says state police will replace federal agents outside ICE facility Announcement coincides with reports of influx of federal agents to Delaney Hall, site of protests and hunger strike
The Independent UK · May 29 NJ governor sends state police to set up protest zone outside contested immigration detention center New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill says state police will create designated protest zones and vehicle checkpoints outside an immigration detention center in Newark that has been the site of violent demonstrations and arrests in recent days
The Independent UK · May 28 ICE detainees at New Jersey jail were beaten and pepper-sprayed in their cells, officials and families say Protests continue outside Delaney Hall as hunger strike over conditions inside enters a second week
The Guardian - US · May 28 ‘We won’t stop until they’re free’: protesters outside a New Jersey ICE facility in their own words Organizers rally outside Delaney Hall, facing violent clashes with agents, as over 300 detainees are on hunger strike
The Guardian - US · May 27 ‘We are not criminals’: protests erupt as hunger strike rocks New Jersey ICE jail A day after ICE officials pepper-spray senator, tensions ramp up outside facility on fifth day of hunger and labor strike
The Independent UK · May 26 Dems say ICE is retaliating against hunger striking detainees as protesters swarm detention facility Immigrant advocates and Democratic members of Congress say ICE is blocking access to detainee families during days-long hunger strike
We Got This Covered · May 26 A sitting U.S. Senator just got pepper-sprayed by ICE agents in New Jersey: ‘It’s just burning’ Even lawmakers aren’t off limits.
Latin Times · May 26 Sen. Andy Kim Says He Was Pepper-Sprayed Outside Newark ICE Detention Center U.S. Sen. Andy Kim said he was pepper-sprayed Monday outside Delaney Hall, an immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, where protesters had gathered amid a hunger strike by detainees and growing calls from Democratic officials to close the facility.