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Protester struck by car during Father’s Day rally outside Delaney Hall ICE facility
us-news20 days ago

Protester struck by car during Father’s Day rally outside Delaney Hall ICE facility

During a Father’s Day protest outside the Delaney Hall ICE detention facility in Newark, a demonstrator waving an upside-down American flag was hit by a red Dodge Challenger and was not seriously injured, according to the protesters. Ice officers pepper-sprayed demonstrators soon after the collision. The anti-ICE group Visible Brigade alleged the driver was an employee of the GEO Group, though this has not been confirmed, as activists continued their protest demanding detainees be released and the facility closed.

Newark targets private detention center operator as conditions probe grows
politics1 month ago

Newark targets private detention center operator as conditions probe grows

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka announced continued efforts to shutter Delaney Hall, a privately run immigration detention center operated by GEO Group, by expanding state and local lawsuits over improper permits and alleged unsafe, unsanitary conditions; New Jersey officials also filed a separate suit alleging GEO blocked health inspectors, while protests and hunger strikes drew attention and prompted a public safety curfew as officials argued the facility is subject to state law despite it being a private operator.

New Jersey sues Geo Group to gain full health inspections at Delaney Hall detention center
politics1 month ago

New Jersey sues Geo Group to gain full health inspections at Delaney Hall detention center

New Jersey’s attorney general filed a lawsuit against Geo Group, the private operator of the Delaney Hall ICE detention center in Newark, seeking a court order for the state health department to have full access for inspections after reports of inhumane and unsanitary conditions and a hunger strike; inspectors had only limited access and were barred from key areas as protests and clashes surrounding the facility continued.

NJ seeks court-ordered access to Delaney Hall amid detention-condition allegations
law1 month ago

NJ seeks court-ordered access to Delaney Hall amid detention-condition allegations

New Jersey filed a lawsuit to obtain court-ordered access for its health department to inspect Delaney Hall, the private GEO Group–run detention center in Newark, amid longstanding allegations of inhumane conditions, reports of hunger strikes, and protests, while DHS denies mistreatment and Newark officials push to close the facility if access is blocked.

Ninth Day of Hunger Strike Sparks Clashes at Newark Detention Center
politics1 month ago

Ninth Day of Hunger Strike Sparks Clashes at Newark Detention Center

Detainees at the Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark are on a ninth day of hunger and labor strikes demanding better conditions and medical care, while protests outside the privately run GEO Group facility pit anti-ICE demonstrators against Trump-supporting counterprotesters. New Jersey state police took over policing from ICE amid tensions, with Gov. Sherrill facing pressure and federal officials weighing in; a pepper-spraying incident and confrontations with guards have been reported as detainees seek a meeting with the governor.

law4 months ago

Supreme Court clears path for GEO detainee-work lawsuit to go to trial

The Supreme Court unanimously allowed a 2014 class-action accusing GEO Group of forcing immigration detainees at its Aurora, Colorado facility to work for about $1 a day to proceed to trial, rejecting GEO’s immunity defense and saying questions about federal authorization must be resolved at trial; it is not a ruling on guilt, but it sets up a path to determine liability.

Uprising at New Jersey Immigration Detention Center Leads to Chaos and Detainee Escapes
world1 year ago

Uprising at New Jersey Immigration Detention Center Leads to Chaos and Detainee Escapes

Law enforcement responded to a disturbance at Delaney Hall, a private immigration detention center in Newark, where detainees protested over poor conditions, including inadequate food and overcrowding. The protest escalated with barricades and clashes involving police and protesters, highlighting ongoing tensions surrounding immigration detention practices. The facility, operated by GEO Group under a federal contract, has faced criticism and legal challenges from local officials and activists.

Private Prisons Eye Profits from Trump's Immigration Crackdown
business1 year ago

Private Prisons Eye Profits from Trump's Immigration Crackdown

The Trump administration's tough stance on illegal immigration could benefit private prison companies like CoreCivic and Geo Group, which contract with ICE to detain undocumented migrants. Following Trump's election win, both companies saw a surge in stock prices, anticipating increased demand for detention facilities. During Trump's first term, immigration detention reached record levels, with private prisons housing 81% of ICE detainees by January 2020. The companies are preparing for potential expansion, contingent on congressional funding, as Trump plans a significant deportation operation.