Advocates say Delaney Hall detainees have ended hunger strike

Jail guards’ “intimidation tactics” led detainees to drop their strike, according to immigrant advocates who have protested the conditions behind bars.

By: Sophie Nieto-Munoz

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: June 22, 2026

Words: 731

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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A hunger and labor strike by detained immigrants at Newark migrant jail Delaney Hall that drew national attention and sparked weeks of violent protests outside the detention center has effectively ended, immigration advocates said Monday.

The detainees ended their strike because of the actions taken by the jail’s guards, and not because conditions behind bars have improved, the advocates said.

Scenes from outside Newark migrant jail Delaney Hall

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