Immigrant Being Held at Delaney Hall Dies, Marking 22nd Death in ICE Custody
Edwin Lopez-Cornejo, 41, was arrested in New Jersey in June, and died after a ‘medical emergency’, agency said
TL;DR
- Edwin Lopez-Cornejo, 41, died on August 1st while detained at Delaney Hall in New Jersey.
- This is the 22nd death recorded in ICE custody this year.
- Lopez-Cornejo, originally from El Salvador, was arrested in June and died after an unspecified medical emergency.
- His mother stated he had a job and tried to show his work permit, but was detained.
- Delaney Hall has faced protests and strikes due to allegations of physical abuse and spoiled food.
- Newark Mayor Ras J Baraka called for the closure of the facility, citing a lack of accountability.
- Detainees and women in a separate unit organized hunger and labor strikes demanding facility improvements and releases.