Protesters Block ICE Vans at Delaney Hall Amid Detainee Riot and Escape

June 13 2025 NEWARK, New Jersey – Protesters clashed with ICE agents outside Delaney Hall Detention Facility Thursday night, blocking vans and demanding better treatment for detainees. ICE push through the crowd during the tense standoff outside.

Inside the facility, a reported riot broke out after detainees were allegedly denied food for over 20 hours. Four detainees escaped during the take over, two from Honduras and two from Colombia, with federal agencies now offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to their capture.

Officials, including Mayor Ras Baraka and Sen. Andy Kim, blasted the facility for unsafe conditions and poor oversight. ICE and private operator Geo Group deny any widespread unrest but say they are cooperating with law enforcement.