Four Detainees Missing After Unrest at Newark ICE Facility

Four detainees have gone missing from the Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, prompting a federal investigation into whether they remain on-site or have escaped. The escape reportedly involved detainees pushing over drywall to break through an exterior wall, leading to an ongoing search supported by multiple agencies. The incident followed protests by detainees over inadequate food, poor conditions, and lack of visitation rights, which have drawn public and political attention. Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, who was previously arrested during a visit to the facility amid protests, has demanded answers from ICE, while Democratic U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver was indicted on charges related to interference with federal officials during a prior visit. Following the escape, a major security review of Delaney Hall is underway, with detainees being evacuated and the facility's future as a detention center uncertain. The situation highlights ongoing concerns about oversight, detainee treatment, and security at the privately owned facility.