Governor Sherrill Denied Entry to Delaney Hall Amid Hunger Strike
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill was denied access to Delaney Hall detention center, where approximately 300 detainees have initiated a hunger strike over alleged inhumane conditions.
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill was denied access to Delaney Hall, a private immigration detention center in Newark, amid a hunger strike initiated by approximately 300 detainees protesting alleged inhumane conditions.
Governor Sherrill, accompanied by U.S. Senator Andy Kim and other members of the state's congressional delegation, visited the facility on Monday. Despite her efforts, she was not permitted entry. In a statement, Sherrill expressed concern over the denial, stating it "raises serious questions about what they are trying to hide from public view."
The hunger strike began on Friday, with detainees citing issues such as insufficient food, inadequate medical care, and overall inhumane conditions. Family members and advocates have gathered outside Delaney Hall to support the detainees and call for the facility's closure.
Governor Sherrill has long opposed private detention facilities and reiterated her commitment to advocating for the closure of Delaney Hall. She emphasized the need to protect the rights, health, and well-being of all individuals within New Jersey.
