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Newark Officials Consider Legal Action Over Delaney Hall Immigration Facility Access

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Newark city officials are threatening to expand their lawsuit against The GEO Group, the private operator of the Delaney Hall immigration detention center, if they are not granted access for inspections. Mayor Ras Baraka emphasized that the facility, which houses up to 1,000 detainees, is subject to state and local laws despite its federal contract. Tensions escalated recently as detainees reportedly began a hunger strike and labor protest over alleged inhumane conditions, prompting multiple days of protests outside the facility. The Department of Homeland Security has denied the hunger strike claims and dismissed allegations regarding living conditions.

Key Details: • Delaney Hall has a capacity of 1,000 detainees. • Protests and hunger strikes have occurred, raising concerns about conditions. • Mayor Ras Baraka insists the facility must comply with local laws.

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