Four Escape Newark ICE Facility Amid Riot, Lockdown

Four detainees escaped from the Delaney Hall immigration detention facility in Newark, New Jersey, after breaking through a wall during a riot over poor conditions and insufficient food. The Department of Homeland Security has classified the escapees as 'dangerous criminal aliens' and is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to their capture, with additional law enforcement resources deployed. The privately operated facility, run by GEO Group, is under renewed scrutiny from local officials and immigrant rights groups over ongoing issues such as delayed meals, unsafe water, and restricted visitation. Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and lawmakers have condemned the lack of oversight, and Baraka himself was previously arrested while attempting to inspect Delaney Hall. The unrest included clashes between protesters and law enforcement outside, with lawyers reporting a subsequent lockdown inside the facility. Authorities are considering major changes to the center, including possible relocation of remaining detainees, as the search for the escapees continues.