Delaney Hall
Newark, New Jersey · 49 well-documented stories
What stands out here
Conditions that appear in a larger share of this facility's stories than of facility stories in general. Stories run from May 2025 to Oct 2026.
- Hunger strike20% vs 2%
The person or a group refused food in protest.
- Food or water withheld14% vs 10%
The person went without food or water for an extended period, or was given spoiled or inadequate food.
- Force on family or bystanders12% vs 2%
Physical force was used on a relative, child, observer, or bystander, not only the arrest target.
- Abuse or threats by staff12% vs 6%
Beatings, threats, humiliation, slurs, or theft by guards or staff.
- Pepper spray, tear gas, or taser10% vs 2%
Agents used pepper spray, tear gas, a taser, or similar on the person or a crowd.
share of stories hereacross all facilities
Everything the stories describe here
- Hunger strike · 10 stories
The person or a group refused food in protest.
- Medical requests ignored · 8 stories
Requests for care, a doctor, or an emergency response were refused, delayed, or dismissed.
- Food or water withheld · 7 stories
The person went without food or water for an extended period, or was given spoiled or inadequate food.
- Force on family or bystanders · 6 stories
Physical force was used on a relative, child, observer, or bystander, not only the arrest target.
- Abuse or threats by staff · 6 stories
Beatings, threats, humiliation, slurs, or theft by guards or staff.
- Pepper spray, tear gas, or taser · 5 stories
Agents used pepper spray, tear gas, a taser, or similar on the person or a crowd.
- Injury needing medical treatment · 5 stories
The person or a bystander was hurt badly enough to need medical care.
- Punished for complaining or organizing · 5 stories
Isolation, transfer, lost privileges, or threats after the person complained, filed a grievance, spoke to media, organized, or joined a hunger strike.
- Tackled, pinned, or thrown down · 5 stories
The person was tackled, slammed, pinned to the ground, or thrown against a surface.
- Died in custody or soon after · 4 stories
The person died while detained, during transport, or within days of release or deportation.
- Solitary confinement · 4 stories
Placed in isolation or segregation.
- Overcrowding · 4 stories
Held in a space far over capacity: a holding cell, a bus, an airport facility, a tent.
- Extreme heat or cold · 3 stories
Held in a freezing or dangerously hot space (hieleras, no heat, no air conditioning in summer).
- Medication withheld · 3 stories
Prescribed medication (insulin, HIV drugs, psychiatric medication, seizure drugs, chemotherapy) was taken, withheld, or not provided.
- Family not told · 1 story
Relatives were not informed of the arrest, a transfer, a hospitalization, or a death, or learned of it from the press or other detainees.
- Shackled or chained · 1 story
Shackled, chained, zip-tied for long periods, restrained during transport or medical care, or held in a restraint chair.
- Pregnant or postpartum in custody · 1 story
The detained person was pregnant, miscarried, gave birth, or was postpartum or breastfeeding while held.
- Sexual abuse or harassment · 1 story
Sexual assault, abuse, coercion, or harassment by staff or others while in custody.
In their words
“The interview itself was cold and hostile. The officer was rude, dismissive and wouldn't even allow me to look at my husband when telling our love story. When I expressed how deeply I love him and found no flaws in him, I was scolded and told that no one is perfect.”
“I was violently attacked by ICE agents while I was trying to provide medical care for people visiting their loved ones in Delaney Hall.”
“I will not let his story be unheard, I want his voice to be heard loud and clear,”
Stories
Jose C.R.: Guatemalan man dies after seizures at Delaney HallJose Chajon-Raxon was detained in a New Jersey immigration raid and later suffered seizures at Delaney Hall. ICE released him shortly before he died, so his death was not counted among those in custody.Newark, NJ · Oct 13, 2026 · The Hill, Associated Press, NBC News +11
Jean Wilson B.: Haitian man dies at Newark ICE facility, ambulance delayed for detainee vanJean Wilson Brutus, a 41-year-old Haitian man, died of a pulmonary embolism less than a day after arriving at Newark's Delaney Hall detention facility. His ambulance was delayed five minutes so a van of new detainees could enter first.Newark, NJ · Oct 13, 2026 · Globe Newswire, New Jersey Herald, Journal Standard +8
Martín S.: Father held in solitary, wife loses pregnancy during ICE detentionMartin Soto, a restaurant cook and father of two, was detained by ICE while buying diapers for his son. He spent months in solitary confinement, where his wife told him she had lost her pregnancy.Kearny, NJ · Oct 6, 2026 · NJ.com, Mamas Latinas, Truthout +16
Newark ICE detainees on hunger strike, woman reports miscarriage without helpDetainees at a Newark detention center held a hunger strike over spoiled food and poor medical care, as Newark's mayor was arrested visiting the site and a senator was hit with tear gas trying to mediate.“Woman who had a miscarriage and left to manage all on her own.” — Sen. Andy KimNewark, NJ · Oct 5, 2026 · WFMD, Fox News, CBS News +2
ICE smashes truck window, detains construction workers near Montclair elementary schoolConstruction and kitchen workers, including a 24-year-old named Kevin, were pulled from a truck near a Montclair elementary school as children arrived; two were later ordered returned from a Louisiana-bound bus.Montclair, NJ · Sep 14, 2026 · Montclair Local, New Jersey Hills- Two Raymond's restaurant workers detained by ICE in Montclair, NJTwo workers at Raymond's restaurant in Montclair, New Jersey were detained on their way to work and are now held at Delaney Hall in Newark, part of six detentions in the area.Montclair, NJ · Aug 20, 2026 · Dining and Cooking, Spot On New Jersey, Everlit +1
- Macedonia M.M. and Jero J.G.: Two restaurant workers detained by ICE while walking to work in MontclairMacedonia Merino Maldonado, 19, and Jero Jimenez Garcia, 29, kitchen workers at a Montclair restaurant, were detained while walking to work and are now held at a Newark detention facility.Montclair, NJ · Aug 19, 2026 · Montclair Local, CourtListener
Tonny Q.R.: South Orange father of child with Down's syndrome detained by ICETonny Quesada-Ramirez, who has lived in the U.S. for 26 years and cares for a child with Down's syndrome, was detained while working on his home but released days later after community fundraising and advocacy.South Orange, NJ · Aug 8, 2026 · Montclair Local, Newsweek, Village Green
Edwin L.C.: Diabetic father dies in New Jersey ICE custody after alleged medication denialEdwin Jovanny Lopez-Cornejo, a Salvadoran father who lived in the U.S. nearly 20 years, died August 1 after a medical emergency at a New Jersey ICE facility. His family says he was denied medication.“I will not let his story be unheard, I want his voice to be heard loud and clear,” — Lopez Cornejo's 12-year-old daughterNewark, NJ · Aug 4, 2026 · The City Reporter, MS Now, Jersey Vindicator +25
Kaitlyn T.: Canadian wife of U.S. citizen ordered deported from New JerseyKaitlyn Tracey, 33, a Canadian married to a U.S. citizen for over three years, was deported after slapping a teenager on a New Jersey boardwalk; her husband disputes the account and raised funds for her release.Point Pleasant Beach, NJ · Aug 4, 2026 · CTV News, Newsweek, Shore News Network +9- Woman alleges ICE agents slammed her head to ground in New JerseyA woman says ICE agents threw her into the air and slammed her head onto the ground outside a New Jersey detention facility; she is seeking $500,000 in damages.New Jersey · Aug 2, 2026 · ABC7 New York, NJ.com, Standing Record
Iemad S.: Syrian restaurant owner and autistic son's caregiver detained by ICE at check-inIemad Saifo, 65, a Syrian-born chef who owns a Collingswood restaurant and cares for his autistic son, was detained during what he thought was a routine check-in. After community support and a court order, he was granted bond and released.“He says not to worry - as any father would,” — Zena, his daughterNew Jersey · Jul 31, 2026 · The Retrospect, The Sun Papers, Explore New Jersey +6
Norma B.: Nurse running health clinic says ICE agents attacked her outside Delaney HallDr. Norma Bowe, a grandmother and nurse running a mobile health clinic for families of detainees, was assaulted by ICE agents outside Delaney Hall. She has filed a legal claim over the attack.“I was violently attacked by ICE agents while I was trying to provide medical care for people visiting their loved ones in Delaney Hall.” — Dr. Norma BoweNewark, NJ · Jul 29, 2026 · ACLU of New Jersey, New Jersey Monitor, NJ.com +1- Two Mexican brothers working at Haddonfield restaurant detained by ICE near homeTwo Mexican brothers who worked as kitchen staff at a Haddonfield restaurant and sent money home to family were arrested near their home; a community fundraiser has since topped $26,000.Camden, NJ · Jul 28, 2026 · Burlington County Times, Audacy, Pod Parley +3
- Burkina Faso asylum seeker held by ICE nearly a year in NewarkA man from Burkina Faso seeking asylum has been held nearly a year at Newark's Delaney Hall with no release date. He joined a hunger strike protesting conditions there.Newark, NJ · Jul 27, 2026 · Documented
Bronx asylum seeker arrested by ICE at hearing, defying court orderA Bronx asylum seeker was detained at his mandatory Manhattan hearing and sent to a New Jersey facility, despite a court order barring such arrests. A judge ordered his immediate release.Manhattan, NY · Jul 16, 2026 · Courthouse News, Standing Record, EXA
300 detainees on hunger strike at Delaney Hall report beatings, solitaryAbout 300 people held at Delaney Hall in Newark went on hunger strike over spoiled food, filthy bathrooms, and poor medical care, including one detainee denied treatment for a head injury after slipping in the shower.Newark, NJ · Jun 30, 2026 · CBS News, NBC News, El País +10
Gabriela S.: Wife and children denied ICE detention visits over 11-month-old's onesieGabriela Soto's husband has been detained at Delaney Hall since January, and she and her children have been denied visits more than 10 times over clothing deemed 'provocative,' including her toddlers' outfits.Newark, NJ · Jun 15, 2026 · The Guardian, Briefly, Daily Voice +2
Hundreds hunger strike over worm-infested food at Newark ICE facilityHundreds of detainees at Newark's Delaney Hall began a hunger strike in May 2026 over spoiled, worm-infested food and $1-a-day labor; guards used pepper spray on protesters outside.Newark, NJ · Jun 11, 2026 · ACLU, Patch, Theresa's Sweetheart +12
Dozens arrested, senator pepper sprayed at Newark detention hunger strike protestHundreds protested outside Newark's Delaney Hall detention center starting May 25, 2026, supporting detainees' hunger strike over moldy food and overcrowding; Senator Andy Kim was pepper sprayed and at least 80 people were arrested.Newark, NJ · Jun 8, 2026 · Reuters, CBS News, The Independent +17
Emanuel R.: Brazilian man with life-threatening condition held five months in solitaryEmanuel Rodrigues, a Brazilian man with a rare mobility-limiting condition, spent five months in solitary confinement at a New Jersey detention facility and became unable to walk after a fall. He was released June 4 following advocacy efforts.Newark, NJ · Jun 4, 2026 · NJ.com
Laura M.L.: Colombian woman vomiting blood denied medical care in Newark ICE detentionA 33-year-old Colombian woman held at Delaney Hall in Newark has vomited blood and suffered severe pain for days, receiving only antibiotics despite fainting twice and being hospitalized once.Newark, NJ · Jun 4, 2026 · The City Reporter, Monthly Review Online, KFF Health News +1
Five men arrested by ICE in New Jersey amid Newark protestsFive men were arrested over two days in a New Jersey ICE operation at the Delaney Hall detention center in Newark, amid protests outside the facility.Newark, NJ · Jun 2, 2026 · Time Bulletin, Fox News, American Talk +1
Madison S.: New York Times photographer shoved down, struck with baton at Newark protestNew York Times photographer Madison Swart was shoved to the ground and struck with a baton by an officer while covering protests outside Newark's Delaney Hall on May 28, 2026, despite standing apart as clearly identifiable press.Newark, NJ · May 31, 2026 · PetaPixel, Press Freedom Tracker, Radio Free
Andy K.: Senator pepper-sprayed by ICE agents, treated by medics outside Newark detention facilitySen. Andy Kim was pepper-sprayed and struck in the hand while trying to defuse a clash outside Newark's Delaney Hall, where detainees were on a hunger strike over food and medical care.Newark, NJ · May 25, 2026 · The Guardian, NJ.com, The Daily Beast +2
Clara L. and Rita L.: Teen suffers worsening hair loss after ICE detains her mother before graduationClara Linhares, 17, says stress from her mother Rita's detention before her graduation has worsened her alopecia-related hair loss. Rita, 46, remains held in Newark while seeking medication for several health conditions.Newark, NJ · May 23, 2026 · Brazilian Times, Working Class News- Isidro C.R.: Electrician with autistic U.S. citizen son arrested by ICE without warrantA Mexican electrician who has lived in the U.S. for nearly 29 years and is father to an autistic son was arrested without warrant while walking his dogs. He is now seeking release or a bond hearing.Newark, NJ · May 15, 2026 · CourtListener
- Munish K.: Indian asylum seeker held by ICE over three months without a hearingA 33-year-old Indian asylum seeker who lived in the U.S. nearly four years with no criminal record was detained without notice or a warrant and held over three months. A court ordered his immediate release, finding his detention unlawful.Brooklyn, NY · May 13, 2026 · CourtListener
Adam M.: Volunteer medic carried into detention center and detained for helping pepper-sprayed protestersAdam Marshall, a former infantry officer who has volunteered over a year helping detainees' families, was carried into a detention center while treating pepper-sprayed protesters in May 2026. Agents later lined him up under a highway overpass and released him.Newark, NJ · May 2026 · The Globe and Mail, Whiskey Leaks, Press Watchers +1
Johnny C.M.: Community member detained at Delaney Hall in alleged racial profiling arrestJuan "Johnny" Cuahutencos Meza, a longtime East Hampton and Brooklyn community member, was detained while returning home from work, allegedly due to racial profiling. He is held at Delaney Hall and has a court date in May.Newark, NJ · Apr 28, 2026 · PACER Monitor
Michelle M.: U.S. citizen mother bruised and handcuffed by ICE in front of childrenMichelle Mendoza, a U.S. citizen mother of two, was tackled and handcuffed by masked ICE agents during school drop-off in Asbury Park, New Jersey. She was released after eight hours, but her husband remains detained.Asbury Park, NJ · Apr 15, 2026 · NJ 101.5, The Coaster, The Link News
Yeison C.V.: New Jersey pastor seeking asylum held three weeks in ICE detentionRev. Yeison Cortes Vasquez, 46, a pastor at The Gathering Place Church in Elizabeth, N.J., was detained during a food delivery job and held three weeks at Delaney Hall before release on bond with GPS monitoring.Elizabeth, NJ · Apr 13, 2026 · CBS News, Yahoo News, Newsweek +4
Ariadna Z.: NJ teen detained 53 days by ICE, missing prom and graduationAriadna Zumba, 18, in the U.S. since age nine, was held 53 days at Delaney Hall, missing prom and graduation. She later got her diploma and plans to study social sciences.Orange, NJ · Apr 9, 2026 · North Jersey, IFEG
Alex U.: Bay Shore father of four detained by ICE while shopping at WalmartAlex Umanzor, 45, a Honduran construction worker, was detained at a Walmart during a routine shopping trip. His eldest son now cares for two younger sisters, ages 10 and 2.Bay Shore, NY · Feb 16, 2026 · Greater Long Island, Immigrant Defenders Law Center, Boise Public Radio- Elmer G.A.: Bronx cook and father of five U.S. citizens denied bond hearingElmer Gonzalez Altamirano, a Bronx cook who has lived in the U.S. 20 years and supports his wife and five children, was wrongly denied a bond hearing. A federal judge ordered his immediate release on March 25, 2026.Newark, NJ · Feb 11, 2026 · Documented, Standing Record, EXA
Congresswoman criminally charged for visiting ICE detainees at detention centerA congresswoman was criminally charged for visiting ICE detainees, part of a broader push by Congress members, including Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, to demand detainees' release.Newark, NJ · Jan 26, 2026 · The New Yorker, U.S. House of Representatives
Man with brain tumor denied seizure medication for hours in ICE detentionA 44-year-old Mexican man with a brain tumor was arrested near his Long Branch, New Jersey home days before starting chemotherapy. A guard was over five hours late giving him seizure medication, triggering a severe seizure.California City, CA · Jan 19, 2026 · NPR, Disability Rights California
Thierno D.: Guinean man granted protection held by ICE for deportation to GhanaThierno Diallo, a Guinean man already allowed to stay in the country, was detained at a routine check-in after ICE tried to deport him to Ghana instead. A judge partly granted his request for release.New York, NY · Jan 19, 2026 · PACER Monitor, MidPage
Juan Daniel M.: 17-year-old Morristown high school senior arrested by ICE on way to laundromatJuan Daniel Mendoza, a 17-year-old Morristown High School senior who came to the U.S. as an unaccompanied minor in 2024, was freed from detention after a judge ruled his arrest violated due process.Morristown, NJ · Jan 15, 2026 · Morristown Green, Patch, New Jersey Hills +1
Latif H.: Manhattan concierge held by ICE 108 days, 10 in solitary confinementAbdellatif Hafraoui, 60, a Manhattan building concierge married to an American wife, spent 108 days in ICE detention over a decades-old deportation order sent to the wrong address before paying bond and going home.Newark, NJ · Nov 25, 2025 · The Marshall Project, KUT, Miami Herald +2
Allan D.M.: Manhattan man's husband detained by ICE at green card interviewAllan Marrero was detained at his green card interview in Manhattan over a missed 2022 hearing neither he nor husband Matthew knew about, and was given only 30 seconds to say goodbye.“The interview itself was cold and hostile. The officer was rude, dismissive and wouldn't even allow me to look at my husband when telling our love story. When I expressed how deeply I love him and found no flaws in him, I was scolded and told that no one is perfect.” — Matthew MarreroManhattan, NY · Nov 24, 2025 · AM New York, Documented, PIX11 +1
Ruperto V.M.: Chef and father of three detained by ICE despite valid work authorizationRuperto Vicens Marquez, a chef, father of three and co-owner of Emilio's Kitchen, was detained despite holding valid work authorization through 2029. A GoFundMe has raised $85,000 and a judge granted him a bond hearing.Atlantic Highlands, NJ · Oct 30, 2025 · Patch, ABC7 New York, Asbury Park Press +6
Nine undocumented street vendors detained in ICE raid on Manhattan's Canal StreetNine undocumented street vendors were detained in an ICE raid on Manhattan's Canal Street and moved to Delaney Hall, while hundreds protested and two men were released after proving U.S. citizenship.New York, NY · Oct 22, 2025 · ABC News, Washington Post, The Cut +3
Ras B.: Newark mayor arrested at Delaney Hall migrant detention centerNewark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested May 9 at a migrant detention center during a visit by Rep. LaMonica McIver and colleagues. McIver was later indicted and has pleaded not guilty.Newark, New Jersey · Oct 3, 2025 · News from the States, Fox Baltimore, CBS News +3- José C.R.: Guatemalan man dies soon after ICE arrest in Passaic raidJosé Efraín Chajón Raxón, a Guatemalan man swept up in Passaic, New Jersey raids, died after a medical emergency following his detention at Delaney Hall. Officials say he had already been released, but reporting disputes the timeline.Passaic, NJ · Jul 18, 2025 · Documented, Associated Press, Status Coup +2
Lupe: Father of six detained by ICE in Edison warehouse raidDon Lupe, a warehouse worker for 11 years who had lived in the U.S. 27 years after leaving Puebla, Mexico, was detained in a July 8 Edison raid but was later released and reunited with his six children.Edison, NJ · Jul 8, 2025 · Documented, News 12 Long Island
Four detainees escape Newark ICE facility through poorly built wallsFour men broke through walls to escape a Newark immigration detention facility in June amid reports of overcrowding and poor conditions. Two were recaptured; two, including a Colombian national, remained at large with a $10,000 reward offered.Newark, NJ · Jun 15, 2025 · NBC New York, PBS, CBS News +2
Ras B.: Newark mayor arrested at migrant detention center during oversight visitNewark Mayor Ras Baraka had trespassing charges dismissed after visiting Delaney Hall, a migrant detention center, with members of Congress; the judge criticized the 13-day process. Rep. LaMonica McIver, indicted over the same visit, has pleaded not guilty.Newark, NJ · May 21, 2025 · New Jersey Globe, Washington Post, The Hill +1
LaMonica M.: New Jersey congresswoman indicted on three counts after ICE facility protestRep. LaMonica McIver was indicted on three counts for allegedly impeding federal officers during a May 9 protest at Newark's Delaney Hall ICE facility. She has pleaded not guilty, calling the case political retaliation.Newark, NJ · May 9, 2025 · NBC News, New Jersey Monitor, Patch
Where people stood at the latest report
Each square is one percent of these stories. Read it with care: people who are still detained or already deported have far less access to reporters and lawyers than people who were released, so this mix reflects who gets covered more than how cases end.
- Died 8%
- Still detained 41%
- Released 29%
- Unknown 22%