Sen. Andy Kim seeks changes after Delaney Hall melee

Sen. Andy Kim said he's focused on improving the conditions at Newark migrant jail Delaney Hall after Monday’s violent protests outside the facility.

By: Sophie Nieto-Munoz

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: May 26, 2026

Words: 615

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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A day after being caught in a cloud of pepper spray during a violent protest outside Newark immigration detention center Delaney Hall, Sen. Andy Kim said he is pressing federal officials to restore all family visitation privileges, speed up stalled immigration court cases, and conduct a full medical audit of detainees held inside the facility.

“What I witnessed was really heartbreaking — just seeing Americans fighting other Americans in the streets, the …

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