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Baraka, Davenport Expand Lawsuits to Shut Delaney Hall

6/3/2026

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Mayor Ras Baraka and Attorney General Jennifer Davenport are expanding lawsuits against GEO Group to close Newark’s Delaney Hall, which remains open amid protests.
GEO Group called the allegations of unsanitary conditions baseless and described the lawsuits as a politically motivated campaign.
Department of Homeland Security spokesperson Lauren Bis said state health inspectors completed a one-hour food service inspection and confirmed detainees receive proper meals and medical care.

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Mayor Ras Baraka and Attorney General Jennifer Davenport are expanding lawsuits against GEO Group to close Newark’s Delaney Hall, which remains open amid protests.
GEO Group called the allegations of unsanitary conditions baseless and described the lawsuits as a politically motivated campaign.
Department of Homeland Security spokesperson Lauren Bis said state health inspectors completed a one-hour food service inspection and confirmed detainees receive proper meals and medical care.