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Aug 7, 2026

New Jersey Launches Civil Rights Investigation Into ICE Detention Center Following Detainee Death

New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced a civil rights investigation into Delaney Hall, a privately-run ICE detention facility in Newark operated by GEO Group, following a detainee death and allegations of substandard conditions including poor food quality and inadequate medical care.

Aug 7, 2026·7 sources
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  • ▪U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement stated that Edwin Jovanny Lopez-Cornejo received proper medical care and was evaluated by health professionals while in custody.
  • ▪The New Jersey Department of Health confirmed the death of a third detainee connected to Delaney Hall, but declined to release further details due to pending investigations.
  • ▪Governor Mikie Sherrill's administration filed an ongoing lawsuit against GEO Group seeking to grant state health inspectors full access to the Delaney Hall facility.

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