Delaney Hall
Coverage of Delaney Hall in the Nexus archive.
- Video shows an ICE agent in New York macing a protester
A video captured an incident in New York showing an ICE agent macing a protester. Separately, the article informs readers that CeFaan Kim has more information available from Delaney Hall.
- DHS cites recent policy shift after not disclosing death of Guatemalan man who had been in custody
U.S. immigration officials stated they did not publicly disclose the death of Jose Chajon-Raxon because he was released from ICE custody before passing away. This situation relates to a policy change wherein DHS no longer reports deaths within 30 days of release, a move U.S. Rep. Rob Menendez criticized as creating a loophole that avoids agency responsibility and public scrutiny.
- Guatemalan migrant dies after being released from ICE custody in NJ
A Guatemalan migrant named Jose Chajon-Raxon died in Newark after experiencing a medical incident at Delaney Hall. According to Congressman Robert Menendez, his death occurred following his release from the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
- Family of man who died in Delaney Hall speaks out
A medically at-risk detainee died at Delaney Hall ICE detention facility after allegedly not receiving life-preserving medication for diabetes and high blood pressure, according to his family. Families and elected officials have labeled the death as negligence, while the Secretary of Homeland Security has pushed back on the claims.
- Protesters demand answers from ICE after second man dies at Delaney Hall
Protesters are demanding answers from ICE following the death of Edwin Lopez-Cornejo, a 41-year-old Salvadoran man, at a detention center. This incident marks the second death at Delaney Hall.
- Man dies in ICE custody at Delaney Hall in New Jersey, DHS says
The Department of Homeland Security confirmed the death of a detainee at Delaney Hall, a controversial immigration center in New Jersey. The incident occurred while the individual was in ICE custody.
- A Third Delaney Hall Detainee Has Died, New Jersey Congressman Says
A third detainee died at Delaney Hall, an ICE detention facility in New Jersey, after the agency changed its reporting method for detainee deaths. Rep. Rob Menendez revealed the death, which occurred in late July, alongside details about two prior deaths at the facility. ICE and GEO Group, which operates Delaney Hall, confirmed the information during an unannounced oversight visit.
- Man from El Salvador dies in immigration jail in New Jersey, ICE says
A man from El Salvador died at Delaney Hall immigration jail in Newark, New Jersey, where protests have occurred over detention conditions. Federal officials stated he received medical care, while critics questioned the facility's practices. Another detainee died at the same facility earlier this year.
- ICE responds after man dies in custody at Delaney Hall
Edwin Lopez-Cornejo, a 41-year-old man from Plainfield, died in custody at Delaney Hall immigration detention center in New Jersey. Federal officials, including ICE, responded by denying claims he was denied proper medical care, though the cause of death remains unknown.
- Man from El Salvador dies in immigration jail in New Jersey, ICE says
A man from El Salvador died at an immigration jail in New Jersey that has faced protests over detention conditions. Edwin Lopez-Cornejo, 41, was held at Delaney Hall in Newark after his arrest on June 18.
- Family of man from El Salvador who died at Delaney Hall demand justice for 'preventable death'
The family of a man from El Salvador who died at Delaney Hall is demanding justice for his 'preventable death'. Immigration advocates report he had informed his mother he was not receiving proper medication for diabetes, high blood pressure, and seizures.
- Man from El Salvador dies at Delaney Hall in New Jersey, ICE says
A 41-year-old man from El Salvador, Edwin Lopez-Cornejo, died at Delaney Hall immigration jail in New Jersey, according to ICE. The facility has faced protests over detainee conditions, and Democratic officials criticized the lack of proper care. Another detainee, Jean Wilson Brutus, a 41-year-old Haitian man, died at the same facility in December.
- Immigrant held at New Jersey ICE facility dies, officials say
Edwin Lopez-Cornejo, a 41-year-old Salvadoran man detained at the Delaney Hall facility in Newark, New Jersey, died after a medical emergency while in ICE custody. This marks the second death at the facility since its opening in May and follows over 50 ICE detainee deaths since Donald Trump's return to office, with 2025 recording the highest number of deaths in two decades.
- Family of man who died inside Delaney Hall expected to speak out
The family of Edwin Jovanny Lopez-Cornejo, a man who died in federal custody at Delaney Hall, is expected to speak out. Advocates claim he had diabetes and died due to lack of medical care. ICE confirmed his death over the weekend.
- Man from El Salvador dies in immigration jail in New Jersey, ICE says
A man from El Salvador died in an immigration jail in New Jersey, according to ICE. The death occurred at Delaney Hall, a facility facing protests over detainee conditions. This is the second death at the facility during President Donald Trump’s second term.
- ICE detainee who illegally re-entered US after deportation dies at Delaney Hall
Edwin Lopez-Cornejo, who was deported in 2006, illegally reentered the United States and was arrested in Plainfield, New Jersey, in June before his death. The article notes his detention by ICE and subsequent death at Delaney Hall.
- Salvadoran man dies in ICE custody at New Jersey detention centre
A Salvadoran man died in ICE custody at a New Jersey detention centre. This marks the second detainee death at Delaney Hall in eight months, prompting calls to close the facility and demands for accountability.
- Delaney Hall detainee has allegedly died, Gov. Sherrill and Mayor Baraka say
A detainee at Delaney Hall has allegedly died, according to statements from Gov. Mikie Sherrill and Newark Mayor Ras Baraka. The officials confirmed the incident but did not provide further details.
- El Salvadoran Man Held by ICE at Delaney Hall Dies, Family Says
An El Salvadoran man, Edwin Jeovanny Lopez Cornejo, died at ICE's Delaney Hall detention center in New Jersey after being held for six weeks. His family and attorneys allege he had chronic health conditions including epilepsy and high blood pressure, and his mother reported he experienced numbness and was denied timely medical care before his death.
- New York & New Jersey included in ACLU claims against ICE
The ACLU has filed 54 claims against the federal government alleging misconduct by ICE agents, including a New Jersey nurse's account of being assaulted outside a detention facility. The claims span 17 states and involve allegations of racial profiling, unlawful detention, and violence. The Department of Homeland Security is reviewing the claims, with potential legal action if liability is disputed.
- A summer of ICE activity yields a raft of new damages claims, including in NJ and NY
Federal immigration officers clashed with protesters outside Delaney Hall in Newark, New Jersey, on May 25, 2026, leading to damages claims. The ACLU filed multiple claims against the U.S. government, including one linked to the Delaney Hall incident.
- The Problem With Shutting Down ICE in Blue States
The Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, is a focal point of conflict between ICE and local Democratic officials opposing Trump's deportation efforts. Protests against the facility's conditions persist, while ICE claims protesters aim to eliminate ICE operations. Democrats seek to shut down the facility and block ICE expansions, but increased ICE funding may undermine such strategies.
- ICE makes arrests at NYC immigration court despite court ban
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) made an arrest at a New York City immigration court on July 16, 2026, despite a federal judge's May 18 ruling that blocked such detentions. The arrest of Bronx resident Matar Ndiaye occurred during an asylum hearing, with his legal team arguing he was denied due process and had no prior warning. ICE claims arrests at alternative locations are unsafe due to anti-ICE protesters, citing exceptions in the court order.
- ICE Nabs Canadian Woman Accused of Slapping MAGA Wearing Teen, Pentagon Adds Testosterone Screenings
A Canadian woman accused of slapping a teenager over pro-Trump clothing is in ICE custody at Delaney Hall in Newark, where her husband has publicly criticized the detention center. The Pentagon is adding annual testosterone screenings.
- Rep. Espaillat among those to introduce bill aimed at giving governors more oversight of immigration detention centers
Rep. Adriano Espaillat and others introduced H.R.9271 to allow governors to inspect immigration detention centers, addressing concerns over health and safety conditions. The bill follows reports of poor conditions and deaths in facilities like Delaney Hall in New Jersey, where access for inspections has been restricted.
- July 4 weekend at Delaney Hall: How demonstrators spent their holiday protesting ICE
Demonstrators gathered outside Delaney Hall, an immigration detention center in New Jersey, over the July 4th weekend to protest ICE. They read Frederick Douglass's 19th-century anti-slavery speech and performed art criticizing immigration detention, including a performance by Shamz Azanedo that mocked ICE agents. Protesters, including members of Patterson BLM, highlighted the plight of detainees and criticized the Trump administration's immigration policies.
- NYC council staffer released from ICE custody after 150+ days, returns to City Hall
Rafael Rubio, a New York City Council staffer and Venezuelan national, was released from ICE custody after 158 days at Delaney Hall in Newark and has returned to City Hall.
- NYC Council employee released after 158 days in ICE custody at Delaney Hall
Rafael Rubio was released from Delaney Hall in Newark on June 19 after 158 days in ICE custody. He had been detained since January 12 following a routine asylum interview on Long Island.
- Judge Throws Out Federal Suit Against 4 N.J. ‘Sanctuary’ Cities
A judge dismissed a federal lawsuit against four New Jersey 'sanctuary' cities. The article notes Newark police officers participated in a protest at Delaney Hall this month.
- Suspect identified after woman was hit by car outside Delaney Hall: police
Newark Police have identified Thomas Brown, 38, as the suspect in a hit-and-run incident where a woman was struck by a red Dodge Challenger outside Delaney Hall, an ICE detention center in Newark. The incident occurred on Father's Day.
- Immigration advocates discuss Delaney Hall conditions: 'We are still trying to locate folks'
Immigration advocates have highlighted concerns about conditions at Delaney Hall, where detainees have been on hunger and labor strikes for a month. Detainees report spoiled food, contaminated water, inadequate medical care, and lack of due process, demanding immediate release.
- Anti-ICE protester hit by car while waving upside-down US flag outside Delaney Hall
An anti-ICE protester was struck by a car while waving an upside-down US flag outside Delaney Hall. The protester, identified as a woman from Minnesota by activists, was involved in the incident.
- FBI Tried to Flip Anti-ICE Protesters Into Informants
The FBI contacted John Mark Rozendaal, an anti-ICE protester arrested at Delaney Hall in New Jersey, offering him a role as an informant. Multiple protesters arrested at the facility were later approached by FBI agents seeking information, prompting a constitutional rights complaint from a public defender.
- NJ rep describes Delaney Hall visit: ‘Worst fears were confirmed’
New Jersey Rep. Analilia Mejia confirmed her worst fears during visits to Delaney Hall and Elizabeth Detention Center, citing poor medical care, inadequate food, and unregulated temperatures. The visit revealed concerning conditions at the state's immigration detention centers.
- Lawmakers hold oversight hearing on Delaney Hall
Democratic lawmakers held an oversight hearing in Newark titled 'The Human Cost of Immigration Enforcement and Detention: Conditions and Oversight at Delaney Hall.' Participants included advocates, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, and Army veteran Adam Marshall, who described being detained by ICE.
- US House lawmakers press concerns over Delaney Hall in Newark forum
US House lawmakers expressed concerns about conditions at the ICE detention center during a forum in Newark. A small group of Democrats attended the event, which focused on issues at Delaney Hall.
- Democrats hold oversight hearing over Delaney Hall ICE facility
Democratic Congress members will host an oversight hearing at Delaney Hall, an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility. The House Committee on Homeland Security will examine conditions at the Newark detention center. PIX11 News is providing live coverage of the event.
- Mamdani Makes World-Cup Stop at Shelter Plagued by Complaints About Bed Bugs, Poor Food
Mayor Zohran Mamdani visited a South Bronx migrant shelter during the World Cup, where residents reported ongoing issues including bed bug infestations, poor food, and difficult living conditions. The city plans to phase out the shelter by the end of the year as part of efforts to improve shelter standards.
- No Crocs or baby onesies - the draconian Delaney Hall dress code ICE uses to deem toddlers ‘too provocative’
Gabriela Soto's husband is detained at Delaney Hall, an ICE detention center in Newark, New Jersey, where strict and arbitrary dress code rules have repeatedly barred her and her children from visiting loved ones. The facility's enforcement of these rules, including rejecting clothing like Crocs and baby onesies, has caused significant stress and financial strain for families.
- Influx of out-of-state agitators with links to dark money group among Delaney Hall arrests: ‘Organized anarchy’
Four out-of-state individuals linked to a dark money group were among twelve arrested at Delaney Hall for assaulting federal agents or damaging property. The arrested individuals traveled from Washington State, Colorado, Arizona, and Illinois.