The Delaney Hall facility in Newark, NJ has been reactivated as an ICE
detention center despite years of community opposition. Local groups —
including Northern New Jersey Resists, Community Defense, and a coalition
of legal advocates and faith communities — are organizing sustained
pressure to halt the expansion and shut the facility down.
What's happening
- ICE has contracted with the facility's private operator to detain people
pending removal proceedings, including parents picked up at courthouse
check-ins and workplaces. - Local elected officials have ranged from quiet opposition to active
resistance; the City of Newark has filed suit over zoning and notice
violations. - A 24/7 community-watch presence has been maintained at the facility entrance
for the past six weeks. - NJSP has been escalating the situation with aggressive policing against protestors and collaborating with ICE.
Demands
- Immediate closure of the Delaney Hall ICE contract.
- Release of detainees currently held.
- Full disclosure of all federal and city contracts involving the facility's
operator.
How to help
Take Action! Concrete links at right.
Latest updates
Delaney Hall Mandatory CurfewA mandatory curfew is in effect for a half-mile radius surrounding the Delaney Hall immigration detention center on Doremus Avenue due to ongoing protests.Times: Nightly from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. EDT.Duration: In effect until further notice.Additional Restrictions: Doremus Avenue is closed to all pedestrian traffic and vehicles unless strictly needed for verified official business.