Gov. Sherill Calls on ICE to Close New Jersey Detention Center

In this Just the News article, New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is demanding that ICE close Delaney Hall in Newark amid protests, detainee-treatment allegations, and a sharp public clash with federal immigration officials.

• Sherrill called on the Trump administration to shut down the Newark ICE detention facility after New Jersey health officials claimed they were denied “full access” while investigating allegations of unsanitary conditions and abuse.
• The governor argued that ICE’s refusal to provide full access raises questions about “what ICE is trying to hide from public view.”
• Delaney Hall has seen days of protests by immigrant-rights groups and detainees’ relatives, including overnight clashes between demonstrators and ICE agents.
• Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin accused protesters of biting, kicking, and punching law enforcement officers, and said nine people were arrested.
• DHS pushed back against the state’s allegations, calling the controversy a political stunt by “sanctuary politicians.”
• Federal officials said Delaney Hall is a privately operated 1,000-bed facility currently holding about 300 detainees.
• DHS said detainees receive meals, water, clothing, bedding, showers, hygiene items, medical care, dental care, mental health services, and emergency care.
• DHS also accused Sherrill and other New Jersey Democrats, including Sen. Cory Booker, of spreading smears against ICE while pointing to criminal records of some detainees held at the facility.
• The dispute reflects a broader confrontation between Democratic state leaders and federal immigration enforcement under the Trump administration.

Read the full story: https://justthenews.com/nation/states/center-square/sherill-calls-ice-close-new-jersey-detention-center