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Another Detainee Death at Delaney Hall Sparks Protests and Calls for Action

A recent death of an immigrant detainee at Delaney Hall, a controversial ICE detention center in New Jersey, has raised significant concerns and prompted protests. The detainee, identified as Edwin Jeovanny López Cornejo, marks the 23rd death within ICE custody, as officials reported he suffered a medical emergency before passing away. His family and advocates are calling for answers and accountability regarding the treatment of detainees, highlighting the troubling trend of fatalities at the facility, which has seen multiple deaths within a short span of time. Local lawmakers, including Representative Mejia and Senator Watson Coleman, have expressed their outrage, with calls for the permanent closure of Delaney Hall gaining momentum amidst demands for reforms in the immigration detention system.
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