Newark detainees persist hunger strike as lawmakers visit Delaney Hall

Immigrant detainees at Newark’s Delaney Hall continued a hunger and labor strike to demand better conditions and release; Sen. Andy Kim and Rep. Rob Menendez visited the facility to press for accountability amid detainees’ reports of pressure on families and prolonged legal delays. DHS/ICE denied an ongoing hunger strike, and GEO Group did not comment. The case highlights ongoing concerns about due process, conditions in private detention, and lengthy detention and hearings for immigrants.