Violence Escalates at Newark ICE Detention Center Amid Hunger Strike

Violence and a hunger strike erupted at Delaney Hall, a large federal ICE detention center in Newark run by GEO Group, as detainees protest living conditions. Gov. Sherrill and several lawmakers were denied entry, and clashes outside with ICE officers led to arrests. Newark has sued GEO Group over permits and inspections, while DHS defends detainee care and portrays them as dangerous criminals; critics say many detainees lack criminal charges and conditions are poor, fueling ongoing calls to shut down the facility.