Newark, N.J.
Coverage of Newark, N.J. in the Nexus archive.
- 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.
- ‘It’s really not for the faint of heart’: This 29-year-old CEO became a business owner, doubled revenue in 3 years, and learned what car not to drive
Lucas Philips, a 29-year-old CEO, acquired a niche automotive interior manufacturer and increased its revenue from over $1 million to $3 million in five years. He learned a costly lesson when renting a convertible Mustang instead of a Camry led to a $320,000 acquisition price for a rural Oregon shop, up from an initial $40,000 quote.
- NJ law cracks down on rent-increasing algorithms
A new New Jersey law, the FAIR Act, targets rental algorithms that calculate rent based on data to prevent rent inflation. Governor Mikie Sherrill signed the legislation into law in Newark.
- Over 60 people accused in massive tri-state car theft ring: officials
New Jersey officials have charged 63 individuals in a tri-state car theft ring that stole over 90 vehicles worth more than $8 million. The Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced the charges.
- 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.
- Americans see improved race relations since 2020, but divisions remain
Americans perceive some improvement in race relations since 2020, though divisions persist. A protest occurred outside the Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, N.J., on June 12.
- 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.
- Women of Delaney Hall release letter, advocates claim retaliation
The protests outside Delaney Hall have subsided, but advocates claim conditions inside have not improved. Visitation is suspended, leading to fewer family members seeking help at the hospitality tent, and most detainees have been transferred elsewhere.
- NTSB says United jet was too slow and too low in Newark landing accident
Federal investigators found that a United 767 flying from Italy was too slow and too low during landing at Newark, N.J., causing it to strike a light pole and damage a truck on the turnpike.
- Late-night clashes continue outside Delaney Hall
Protesters continued a standoff outside Delaney Hall, demanding attention to a hunger strike and poor conditions for over 300 detainees. The situation escalated as protesters blocked ICE vans, prompting police intervention and several arrests.
- Detainees speak on their experience after being released from Delaney Hall
Detainees were released from Delaney Hall in New Jersey after days of chaos, with Ariadna Zumba among those freed. The scene outside the facility was relatively calm compared to previous disturbances.
- Here’s the biggest news you missed this weekend
The article highlights the detention of immigrants at the federal immigration center in Newark, New Jersey, operated by ICE. Detainees were observed near a window on May 26, 2026.
- Family visitation resumes at New Jersey ICE detention center after days of protests
Family visitation has resumed at a New Jersey ICE detention center following days of protests. Police used riot shields to confront demonstrators outside the Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, N.J., on Saturday.
- Kim on clashes outside New Jersey ICE facility: ‘One of the most difficult weeks of my entire life’
Sen. Andy Kim described the recent clashes between law enforcement and protesters at a New Jersey ICE facility as 'one of the most difficult weeks of my entire life.' He met with demonstrators outside Delaney Hall in Newark who gathered to support detained migrants.
- Tensions grows at Delaney Hall between anti-ICE and pro-ICE demonstrators
Anti-ICE and pro-ICE demonstrators faced off at Delaney Hall in Newark, N.J., creating a tense scene as New Jersey State Police established a protected protest zone. The confrontation occurred on Saturday morning outside the immigration detention center.
- Expired food, neglected medical care and hunger strike allegations fuel protests at N.J. ICE facility
Protests erupted at a New Jersey ICE facility due to allegations of expired food, neglected medical care, and hunger strikes. Federal immigration officers clashed with demonstrators outside Delaney Hall in Newark.
- Senate Democrat pepper sprayed at protest outside ICE detention facility in New Jersey
Sen. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) was pepper-sprayed by ICE officers during a protest outside an immigration detention facility in Newark, N.J. Videos showed mutual aid volunteers assisting him and Kim speaking directly to ICE.