As of late May, ICE held over 53,000 detainees, exceeding its budgeted capacity. This led to unrest at Delaney Hall in Newark, where four detainees escaped after breaking through walls. Senator Andy Kim revealed this troubling situation, with reports of a potential uprising outside the facility, where protesters clashed with barricades. The Department of Homeland Security has mobilized additional law enforcement to locate the escapees, whose backgrounds include various criminal charges. The GEO Group claims there is "no widespread unrest" despite the reports of chaotic scenes at the detention center.
Four detainees escaped from a Newark immigration detention center amid reports of disorder, as ICE's population approached all-time highs against its budgeted capacity.
Newark's mayor indicated there were disturbing scenes of unrest at the detention facility, with protesters actively pushing back against barricades during the incident.
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