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Two Detainees Still At Large After Newark Escape

6/16/2025

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Summary

Story summary

In a dramatic turn of events, four detainees broke free from the Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, amid a protest over poor food conditions. While two have been apprehended, Franklin Bautista-Reyes and Andres Pineda-Mogollon are still on the run. The FBI is offering a $10,000 reward for tips leading to their capture, deeming them a threat to public safety.

History

Historical Context

The U.S. Supreme Court's 2003 ruling in *Zadvydas v. Davis* permitted indefinite detention of immigrants, leading to increased scrutiny of detention conditions. In 2014, the ACLU reported over 400,000 annual detentions, often with inadequate care. The recent escape from Delaney Hall, a major detention center in Newark, New Jersey, highlights ongoing issues, prompting protests and calls for urgent immigration reform.

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Story summary

In a dramatic turn of events, four detainees broke free from the Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, amid a protest over poor food conditions. While two have been apprehended, Franklin Bautista-Reyes and Andres Pineda-Mogollon are still on the run. The FBI is offering a $10,000 reward for tips leading to their capture, deeming them a threat to public safety.

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