Named ICE Detainees Escape Newark Facility Amid Unrest

Four detainees—Franklin Norberto Bautista-Reyes and Joel Enrique Sandoval-Lopez of Honduras, and Joan Sebastian Castaneda-Lozada and Andres Pineda-Mogollon of Colombia—escaped from the Delaney Hall ICE detention facility in Newark, New Jersey, after breaching both interior and exterior walls amid unrest over delayed meals. The escapees, previously arrested on assault, weapons, burglary, and theft-related charges, triggered a coordinated manhunt involving multiple law enforcement agencies. Disorder at the facility coincided with external protests, during which demonstrators clashed with officers, resulting in the use of pepper spray and arrests. The Department of Homeland Security and ICE are offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the capture of the escapees. Despite GEO Group's denial of widespread unrest, officials and advocates continue to voice concerns about detainee treatment and facility oversight. Authorities are reviewing security protocols and preparing for significant detainee transfers out of Delaney Hall.