SouthernWorldwide.com – An inspection of the Delaney Hall ICE facility has revealed findings that appear to contradict some of the claims made by New Jersey elected officials, particularly in light of a new lawsuit filed by the state’s attorney general against the facility’s operator.
The inspection, conducted by the Office of Detention Oversight, assessed the facility’s adherence to 22 different standards. The assessment concluded that Delaney Hall was in compliance with 17 of these standards.
This inspection report comes shortly before a planned demonstration by activists from organizations such as the Democratic Socialists of America. These groups have been vocal in their criticism of the facility.
New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced the state’s lawsuit against GEO Group Inc., the company contracted by the Department of Homeland Security to manage the ICE facility. The lawsuit was initiated just hours before the planned protest.
The inspection report recommended that the DHS Enforcement and Removal Operations in Newark continue to collaborate with the facility. The goal is to address any remaining deficiencies in accordance with their contractual obligations.
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The attorney general’s office stated that the lawsuit was informed by reports from media outlets and statements from Democratic members of Congress. Allegations cited in these reports included issues such as worms in food, a lack of toilet paper, inadequate medical care, and a reported case of tuberculosis.
However, the inspection report detailed specific areas where deficiencies were identified. These included issues with food services, specifically ice buildup in freezers. There was also a deficiency in admission and release procedures for not fingerprinting detainees upon their release.
Further deficiencies were noted in holding room facilities for not adequately recording checks. Environmental health and safety also saw a deficiency for not properly labeling cleaning equipment. Finally, the facility was found to have a deficiency in suicide and self-harm prevention for not monitoring detainees for the appropriate duration.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) responded to the lawsuit with a statement on X, calling it “frivolous.” The DHS pointed out that on May 28, representatives from the New Jersey State Health Department conducted an inspection of the foodservice department. This inspection began around 11:00 AM and concluded at approximately 12:30 PM.
The attorney general and Governor Mikie Sherrill have been facing increasing pressure from progressive and socialist groups. This pressure intensified following Governor Sherrill’s decision to deploy state police during recent riots outside the facility.
Recently, Indivisible, a nonprofit organization supported by Democratic billionaire George Soros, protested outside Governor Sherrill’s office. They demanded that the governor cease cooperation with the DHS and shut down the Delaney Hall facility. The group accused Sherrill of spreading “MAGA propaganda” and criticized her for working with the DHS to secure the facility.
Despite deploying state police who engaged with rioters, Governor Sherrill stated on social media that local law enforcement was present to protect the protestors from ICE agents.
On Tuesday, groups including the Democratic Socialists of America, “Climate Revolution Action Network,” and “State of Liberation Jersey City” protested outside Attorney General Davenport’s office. They demanded that Governor Sherrill and the Attorney General meet the demands of hunger strikers at Delaney Hall and cease what they described as “brutalizing protesters in the name of ‘public safety.’”
Several 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations have been actively involved in mobilizing protestors at Delaney Hall. This comes in the wake of a notable clash between New Jersey state police and rioters the previous Friday night.
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin commented on the situation, noting that the agitators at the facility appeared “well supplied.” He also highlighted that one individual traveled from Portland specifically to participate in the unrest.
A number of rioters have been arrested in connection with the demonstrations. During the protest outside Davenport’s office, agitators called for the release of those detained during the riots.
A flyer for the event stated, “Drop all charges and free protestors who exercised their constitutionally protected rights to protest the deplorable treatment of immigrants in New Jersey.”
