Rep. Rob Menendez Statement on Reopening of Delaney Hall ICE Detention Facility

Rep. Rob Menendez Statement on Reopening of Delaney Hall ICE Detention Facility | U.S. House Representative Rob Menendez Skip to content Close Home About Meet Rob Committees Issues Services Get Help How Can We Help You? Know Your Rights Congress On Your Side Support for Veterans Traveling soon? Anti-Spam Resources What happens if the government shuts down Stay Connected With Us Email Our Team Directly Sign Up For Our Newsletter Share Your Story Nominate a Constituent of the Month 2025 End-of-Year Report Stop ICE's NJ Expansion Federal Funding and Grants Apply for a grant Submit FY27 Appropriations Requests FY27 Community Project Funding Flags and Greetings Request a U.S. Flag Commendations and Greetings Student Opportunities Internships Service Academy Nomination Congressional Art Competition Visiting D.C. Request tours and tickets News Press Releases Contact Get Help Write to Rob Close Mobile Site Search SEARCH Congressman Rob Menendez About Meet Rob Committees Issues Services Get Help How Can We Help You? Know Your Rights Congress On Your Side Support for Veterans Traveling soon? Anti-Spam Resources What happens if the government shuts down Stay Connected With Us Email Our Team Directly Sign Up For Our Newsletter Share Your Story Nominate a Constituent of the Month 2025 End-of-Year Report Stop ICE's NJ Expansion Federal Funding and Grants Apply for a grant Submit FY27 Appropriations Requests FY27 Community Project Funding Flags and Greetings Request a U.S. Flag Commendations and Greetings Student Opportunities Internships Service Academy Nomination Congressional Art Competition Visiting D.C. Request tours and tickets News Press Releases Contact Get Help Write to Rob ES Modal Search Button Mobile Site Search Submit Search MENU ES Home News Press Releases February 27, 2025 Rep. Rob Menendez Statement on Reopening of Delaney Hall ICE Detention Facility WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rob Menendez (NJ-08) issued the following statement in response to the announcement by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ ICE ”) that they plan to immediately reopen the Delaney Hall private immigration detention facility in Newark, New Jersey: “The operation of any private immigration detention facility runs counter to the values of our district, our state, and our country, full stop. “Since the beginning of Trump’s term, we've been sounding the alarm on the harmful effects of this Administration’s policies, conducting oversight at the Elizabeth Detention Center and demanding answers from ICE as to their expansion plans within New Jersey. Today’s announcement of the reopening of Delaney Hall is a step in the wrong direction. These expansion efforts will not make our country safer – they are simply an extension of the President’s inhumane crusade against hard-working immigrant families. “Our commitment to the wellbeing of our constituents is unwavering, and we will explore every avenue possible to defend against these cruel and unnecessary attacks, both through rigorous oversight and legal action if necessary.” Print Email Share Previous Article Next Article About Services News Contact Facebook Logo Twitter Logo BlueSky Logo Youtube Logo Instagram Logo