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Escapes and Unrest at Newark Immigration Detention Center Prompt Federal Response

Four detainees escaped from a Newark ICE facility amid protests over poor conditions, prompting a federal search and concerns from local officials.

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  • Four detainees escaped from the Delaney Hall ICE detention facility in Newark, New Jersey, following unrest and protests over poor conditions.
  • Newark Mayor Ras Baraka expressed concerns regarding the treatment of detainees and the circumstances surrounding the escape.
  • The Department of Homeland Security and FBI are offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the capture of the escaped detainees.
  • Protests erupted at the facility due to delayed meals and allegations of mistreatment, culminating in a riot and subsequent escape.
  • Law enforcement agencies have mobilized to locate the escapees, as complaints about conditions at the facility continue to surface.

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Emphasizes concerns over detainee treatment and escapes from Newark's immigrant detention facility.

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Detainees reported inhumane conditions, including insufficient food, poor treatment, and unhygienic conditions. There were reports of detainees being without food for up to 20 hours and then receiving only a small amount.

Four detainees escaped from Delaney Hall. The Department of Homeland Security has mobilized law enforcement to locate the escapees, and a search is ongoing[3].

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka expressed concerns over the treatment of detainees and the facility's conditions, highlighting insufficient oversight. Activists have been protesting the facility, questioning its legality under New Jersey law and its role in the federal deportation agenda.

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