Hunger Strike at Delaney Hall | Newark News

Tensions exploded at Delaney Hall in Newark as nearly 300 detainees launched a hunger strike demanding better treatment, meetings with Senator Andy Kim, and an end to coercive deportation tactics — all while families watched as ICE agents and pepper balls clashed with protesters. Many detainees, with no criminal records, described “torturous” conditions in open letters. Though a few small wins emerged — like releasing a teen missing graduation and a medically vulnerable man from solitary — the strike collapsed under heavy-handed pressure from ICE and GEO Group. Now, a new wave of women detainees have begun their own strike, accusing guards of sexual assault. New Jersey is pushing back with $12 million for legal aid and a lawsuit against GEO Group. This isn’t just policy — it’s people with families, dignity, and lives at stake. When communities organize, officials listen — but the core demands still need to be met. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d4e0d7bc96b5ed7f