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Delaney Hall Detention Facility

Delaney Hall Detention Facility is an immigration detention facility used by ICE in Newark, New Jersey. This page tracks conditions, incidents, capacity, operators, and related contracts.

Overview

Type: Immigration detention facility
Operator: ICE
Primary Contractor: GEO Group
Location: Newark, Essex County, New Jersey
Capacity: 1000
Status: Active

Known Uses

Immigration detention operations
Detainee intake and transfer processing
Long-term and short-term detention
Regional ICE detention coordination

Incidents Linked to This Facility

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Contractors and Contracts

GEO Group was awarded a reported 15-year federal contract to operate Delaney Hall for ICE.
The contract reportedly expanded detention capacity in the northeastern United States by approximately 1,000 beds.
The facility operates as part of broader ICE detention expansion efforts.

Oversight and Litigation

The reopening of Delaney Hall triggered legal disputes involving the City of Newark, immigrant rights groups, and federal immigration authorities.
In May 2026, reports emerged alleging that detainees had initiated a hunger and labor strike over conditions inside the facility.
Multiple protests and confrontations occurred outside the facility during the reported hunger strike period.
Members of Congress, local officials, and advocacy groups demanded inspections and oversight access following allegations regarding conditions inside the facility.