Death in Detention Sparks Outcry | Jersey News

Jersey City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 4, 2026 · 2m

A 39-year-old Salvadoran immigrant, Edwin Jovanny Lopez Cornejo, died in federal custody at Delaney Hall after six weeks behind bars — his mother says he suffered from untreated diabetes and high blood pressure and complained of numbness just before his death. Detained while walking to work despite holding a valid permit, Edwin’s family, including his 12-year-old daughter, is devastated — his mom couldn’t visit him due to her own immigration status. His death has ignited national outcry, with lawmakers demanding answers: Governor Sherrill is investigating, Rep. Menendez revealed another…