New Jersey Department of Health
Coverage of New Jersey Department of Health in the Nexus archive.
- Heavy rain leads to New Jersey store roof collapse as heat wave breaks
Heavy rain breaking a heat wave caused a warehouse store roof collapse in New Jersey, trapping two people briefly without injuries. Flooding affected areas including New York City and Philadelphia, while officials investigated 29 possible heat-related deaths in New Jersey. Storms also led to generator-related deaths in Michigan and widespread power outages.
- Flash flood warnings issued for parts of New York City and Northeast as heat wave breaks
Flash flood warnings were issued in New York City and the Northeast as storms ended a heat wave, causing flooding, a collapsed building roof, and power outages. New Jersey officials investigated 25 possible heat-related deaths, with heavy rain and storms disrupting the region.
- Gov. Mikie Sherrill accuses ICE of denying her access to Newark detention facility Delaney Hall
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill accused ICE of denying her access to the Delaney Hall immigration detention facility in Newark, citing unsafe conditions. The governor reported families of detainees alleging inadequate medical care, violence, and threats, while the state filed a lawsuit against GEO Group, the facility's operator, seeking inspection rights. ICE dismissed the lawsuit as 'frivolous' and defended the facility's basic services.
- New Jersey sues Delaney Hall operator for access to immigration detention facility
New Jersey is suing the private operator of an immigration detention center, claiming the state health department has been denied access to inspect the facility amid allegations of unsanitary conditions and poor treatment of detainees. The lawsuit seeks a court order to grant the New Jersey Department of Health access for inspections.
- Migrants detained at ICE facilities launch hunger strikes to protest conditions
Migrants detained in ICE facilities across four states, including Delaney Hall in Newark, New Jersey, have launched hunger strikes to protest substandard conditions. The GEO Group operates these facilities, and ICE has denied allegations of poor conditions, while New Jersey's governor called for a health inspection and closure of Delaney Hall.
- Migrants detained at ICE facilities launch hunger strikes to protest conditions
Migrants detained in ICE facilities across four states have launched hunger strikes to protest substandard conditions, including lack of medical care and unsafe water. The GEO Group operates the affected facilities, and New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherill has called for shutting down the Delaney Hall facility after reports of tear gas use and denied health inspections.
- Delaney Hall becomes Markwayne Mullin's first test as DHS head
Delaney Hall detention center in New Jersey has become a focal point for protests and hunger strikes over claims of inhumane conditions and inadequate medical care. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin faces criticism as the facility, reopened under the Trump administration, sparks clashes between officials and activists, with New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill (D) pushing for inspections and closures.
- Fears for boy, 8, viciously attacked by BEAVER as rabid animal stalks New Jersey lake
An 8-year-old boy was viciously attacked by a beaver near a New Jersey lake, sparking fears about the rabid animal. The incident has raised concerns about public safety in the area. Authorities are working to contain the situation.