The Guardian: Immigrant Being Held at Delaney Hall Dies, Marking 22nd Death in ICE Custody
The Guardian reports that an immigrant detained at New Jersey’s Delaney Hall ICE facility died on August 1, marking the 22nd death in ICE custody this year, according to agency data. Edwin Lopez-Cornejo, 41, who was originally from El Salvador and had been detained by ICE in June while awaiting deportation, died following an unspecified medical emergency. Delaney Hall has faced continued scrutiny and protests over allegations related to facility conditions, including claims of physical abuse by guards and spoiled food.