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Minnesota to Open New ICE Detention Center in Appleton

Minnesota to Open New ICE Detention Center in Appleton

CoreCivic, a private prison company, has finalized a five-year federal contract to reopen the Prairie Correctional Facility in Appleton, Minnesota, as an ICE detention center. The facility, which has been vacant since 2010, will hold up to 1,600 immigrant detainees. The contract is expected to generate $75 million annually. The decision has sparked mixed reactions, with some local officials supporting the economic benefits and job creation, while others, including activists and some lawmakers, criticize the use of private prisons for immigration detention.

Senator Cory Booker Calls for Closure of Delaney Hall Immigration Facility

Senator Cory Booker Calls for Closure of Delaney Hall Immigration Facility

Senator Cory Booker has called for the immediate and permanent closure of Delaney Hall, an immigration detention facility in Newark, New Jersey, following the death of Edwin Lopez-Cornejo, a detainee from El Salvador. Booker highlighted the poor conditions and previous deaths at the facility, emphasizing the need for decisive action. ICE reported that Lopez-Cornejo received proper medical care, but civil rights groups and politicians have raised concerns about the adequacy of care and living conditions. The facility has been a focal point for protests against President Trump's immigration policies.

Imigrant from El Salvador Dies in ICE Custody, Raising Concerns Over Detention Conditions

Imigrant from El Salvador Dies in ICE Custody, Raising Concerns Over Detention Conditions

Edwin Jovanny Lopez Cornejo, a 41-year-old immigrant from El Salvador, died while in the custody of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in New Jersey. His death marks the 23rd such incident this year, bringing the total to 56 since the beginning of President Trump's administration. Edwin was detained at Delaney Hall, a detention center in Newark, known for its poor sanitary conditions. He had been in custody since June 18 and reportedly suffered from diabetes, requiring continuous medication. The cause of his death is yet to be determined, but ICE reported that he experienced a medical emergency before being taken to a hospital.

Trump Administration's ICE Used Court Orders for Force-Feeding Hunger Strikers

Trump Administration's ICE Used Court Orders for Force-Feeding Hunger Strikers

Under the Trump administration, Homeland Security officials attempted to subject at least 10 hunger strikers in U.S. immigrant detention to involuntary medical procedures, including force-feeding. This practice, considered torture by human rights groups, involved inserting a tube through a detainee's nose to administer nutritional shakes. The procedures were justified by officials as necessary to maintain order in detention centers. The investigation reveals a lack of legal representation for detainees and highlights the secretive nature of these proceedings.

Empty pews and fear of ICE on Maryland’s Eastern Shore after TPS ends for Haitians

Empty pews and fear of ICE on Maryland’s Eastern Shore after TPS ends for Haitians

These are harrowing days for the Word of Life Center, a church that has long been a vibrant hub of the Haitian community in Maryland’s Eastern Shore region

Takeaways from AP's review of military families detained under Trump's immigration crackdown

Takeaways from AP's review of military families detained under Trump's immigration crackdown

The immediate family members of U.S. troops have generally not been targets of immigration enforcement

Senator Van Hollen Criticizes ICE Detention of Johns Hopkins Researcher

Senator Van Hollen Criticizes ICE Detention of Johns Hopkins Researcher

Senator Chris Van Hollen has publicly criticized the detention of Fatima Ameaka, a researcher at Johns Hopkins University, by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Ameaka, who entered the U.S. legally on a Fulbright scholarship to pursue a Master's in Public Health, was detained at an airport while boarding a domestic flight. The Department of Homeland Security claims she overstayed her visa, a claim her attorney disputes, citing her valid immigration documents. Ameaka was held in ICE facilities across Virginia, Louisiana, and Texas before being released. Her case has sparked debate over the Trump administration's immigration policies, particularly the use of domestic flights to enforce deportations.

Family of man who died in ICE detention in New Jersey alleges medical negligence in custody

Family of man who died in ICE detention in New Jersey alleges medical negligence in custody

By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Aug 4 (Reuters) - The family of a man from El Salvador, who died in a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center in New Jersey, alleged medical negligence during his custody and demanded an independent investigation into his death.

Congressmen Torres and Latimer Criticize Conditions at Delaney Hall Detention Center

Congressmen Torres and Latimer Criticize Conditions at Delaney Hall Detention Center

Congressmen Ritchie Torres and George Latimer conducted a Congressional oversight visit at the Delaney Hall Immigration Detention Center in Newark, New Jersey. Delaney Hall, the largest immigration detention facility on the East Coast, is privately owned and operated by the GEO Group and currently holds hundreds of detainees. During the visit, Rep. Torres expressed concerns about the facility, noting that the vast majority of detainees have no criminal history and should not be detained. He criticized the Trump administration for spending $1 billion on the facility, which he believes should not exist. Torres highlighted the lack of medical care, with only one doctor available for 893 detainees, and described the facility as part of a larger private-prison mass-deportation complex.

ICE Confirms Death of Salvadoran Man in New Jersey Detention Facility, Sparking Concerns

ICE Confirms Death of Salvadoran Man in New Jersey Detention Facility, Sparking Concerns

A Salvadoran man, Edwin Lopez-Cornejo, aged 41, has died while in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at the Delaney Hall detention facility in New Jersey. This marks the second death at the facility within a year. Lopez-Cornejo experienced a medical emergency and was transported to a Newark hospital, where he passed away. ICE records indicate that Lopez-Cornejo was initially detained and deported in 2006 after entering the U.S. without authorization. He re-entered the country later and was detained again in June 2026. His family reports that he suffered from diabetes, high blood pressure, and seizures, and was allegedly denied medication while in detention. ICE maintains that detainees receive medical screenings and have access to emergency treatment. The cause of death has not been officially determined.

Salvadoran Man Dies in New Jersey Immigration Jail Amid Protests Over Conditions

Salvadoran Man Dies in New Jersey Immigration Jail Amid Protests Over Conditions

Edwin Lopez-Cornejo, a Salvadoran man detained at Delaney Hall in Newark, New Jersey, died after a medical emergency. His family alleges he was denied proper medical care, as he had complained about not receiving his medications for diabetes, high blood pressure, and seizures. The facility, owned by Geo Group, has been a focal point for protests against President Trump's immigration policies. ICE claims Lopez-Cornejo received appropriate medical care, but his death has intensified calls for an independent investigation and the closure of the facility.

Man from El Salvador dies in immigration jail in New Jersey, ICE says

Man from El Salvador dies in immigration jail in New Jersey, ICE says

Federal officials say a man from El Salvador has died at an immigration jail in New Jersey