New Jersey Hunger Strikers Allege Abysmal Detention Conditions

A labor and hunger strike is underway at Delaney Hall, a local immigration detention facility in Newark, New Jersey. The strike, which began on May 22, involves over 300 women and men who are being held at the facility. They are citing various concerns, including medical neglect and poor living conditions. The detainees' allegations include lack of sanitation, spoiled food, and denial of bond. They also claim to have been coerced into signing legal documents that could result in deportation. Further details about the strike and the conditions at Delaney Hall are available from Human Rights Watch.