Four detainees escaped from Delaney Hall, a privately operated immigration detention center in Newark, which has been criticized for poor conditions. Protests have erupted against the facility, particularly after reports of inadequate food and disturbances among inmates. The escape coincided with a protest where demonstrators were confronting law enforcement. Newark Mayor Ras Baraka has been vocal about closing the facility and was arrested while attempting to enter it, alleging politically motivated actions against him. The Department of Homeland Security is involved, coordinating with law enforcement to locate the escaped detainees.
Delaney Hall, a privately run New Jersey detention facility, has faced criticism and protests for its conditions, and four detainees recently escaped amid ongoing controversies.
The escape was preceded by tensions between demonstrators and law enforcement, highlighting the growing unrest surrounding the facility's treatment of detainees and operational practices.
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