DHS dismisses Sherrill claim she solved Delaney Hall problems: ‘We did not cave’ The Department of Homeland Security has denied that they restored family visitation at the Delaney Hall immigration detention facility due to Governor Mikie Sherrill’s demands. DHS stated that visitation was suspended because violent riots outside the facility made it unsafe, and it can now resume because a secure perimeter has been established. This comes amid protests, a hunger strike, and criticism of conditions at the privately operated facility.

• DHS disputes Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s claim that they yielded to her demands to restore family visitation at Delaney Hall.
• Visitation was suspended due to violent riots outside the facility, not because of pressure from the Governor, according to DHS.
• DHS stated that visitation can resume now that a secure perimeter has been established around the facility.
• The Delaney Hall facility is privately operated by GEO Group under contract with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
• Protests and a detainee hunger strike have highlighted concerns about poor living conditions at the facility.
• House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries visited the facility and called for it to be shut down due to inadequate conditions.
• New Jersey State Police were deployed to oversee public safety around the detention center.