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Coverage dated August 3, 2026 to August 7, 2026

A Third Delaney Hall Detainee Has Died, New Jersey Congressman Says

Headline from The City

A third detainee died after being held at Delaney Hall, according to Rep. Rob Menendez (D-NJ), who said the death wasn’t disclosed to the public by Immigration and Customs Enforcement because the agency recently changed how it reports deaths of detainees.

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  1. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    Another detainee has died at Delaney Hall, officials say (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

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    NJ.com / Star-Ledger's feed description

    On Monday afternoon, U.S. Rep Rob Menendez said he was conducting "unplanned oversight" at the facility.

  2. FOX 5 New York

    Delaney Hall detainee has allegedly died, Gov. Sherrill and Mayor Baraka say (opens FOX 5 New York)

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    FOX 5 New York's feed description

    A Delaney Hall detainee has allegedly died, according to Gov. Mikie Sherrill and Newark Mayor Ras Baraka.

  3. The City

    A Third Delaney Hall Detainee Has Died, New Jersey Congressman Says (opens The City)

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    The City's feed description

    A third detainee died after being held at Delaney Hall, according to Rep. Rob Menendez (D-NJ), who said the death wasn’t disclosed to the public by Immigration and Customs Enforcement because the agency recently changed how it reports deaths of detainees.

  4. ABC 7 New York

    Rep. Rob Menendez says third detainee at Delaney Hall has died (opens ABC 7 New York)

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    ABC 7 New York's feed description

    Homeland Security said the death did not happen at Delaney Hall, but Rep. Menendez believes otherwise.

  5. 6ABC Philadelphia

    Delaney Hall death: 3rd detainee dies after being held at NJ ICE facility, Rep. Rob Menendez says (opens 6ABC Philadelphia)

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    6ABC Philadelphia's feed description

    The death is believed to have happened two weeks ago when the detainee had a seizure during intake at Delaney Hall.