Second Death at Newark Detention Center | Jersey News

Jersey City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 3, 2026 · 1m

Another detainee has died at Newark’s Delaney Hall — the second fatality since the facility opened last year. The 20-year resident, who complained of numbness days before his death, leaves behind a grieving family pleading for accountability. As advocates and protesters demand better conditions amid reports of spoiled food and medical neglect, officials remain silent — while New Jersey fights legal battles over access to inspections. This tragedy underscores a growing national crisis: immigrants in custody are dying — and their families say it’s part of a systemic failure. Listen in…