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Sep 4, 2026
Sep 4, 2026
In a Victory for Immigrants’ Rights, District Court Dismisses DOJ’s Challenge to Gov. Sherrill’s EO Limiting Use of State Property for Federal Civil Immigration Enforcement
The U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey today dismissed the U.S. Department of Justice’s lawsuit against New Jersey and Governor Sherrill challenging Executive Order 12.
Aug 28, 2026
Aug 28, 2026
Another Federal Appeals Court Rejects Trump Mandatory Detention Policy
Today’s ruling from the Third Circuit is the eighth from a federal appeals court to find the policy unlawful.
Aug 13, 2026
Aug 13, 2026
ACLU-NJ Responds to the Death of Jose Chajon-Raxon at Delaney Hall
The Trump administration’s detention and deportation machine continues to terrorize and traumatize communities at an unprecedented level and must be stopped.
Aug 5, 2026
Aug 5, 2026
ACLU-NJ Sends Letter to ICE Raising Constitutional Concerns About Delaney Hall’s Visitation Policies
According to numerous reports from coalition partners, family members, and the media, visitation policies at Delaney Hall are strictly limited and enforced arbitrarily.
Aug 3, 2026
Aug 3, 2026
ACLU-NJ Responds to the Death of Edwin Jovanny Lopez Cornejo at Delaney Hall
This tragedy is another devastating result of the rampant inhumane conditions at Delaney Hall and detention centers across the country.
Jun 4, 2026
Jun 4, 2026
ACLU-NJ Applauds Proposed Increase in Funding for Detention and Deportation Defense Initiative
The $20.2 million allocation announced today represents the biggest increase in DDDI funding from one fiscal year to the next.
May 30, 2026
May 30, 2026
ACLU-NJ Responds to Use of Force by New Jersey State Police Against Delaney Hall Protesters
New Jersey's response must prioritize the safety and well-being of people – not mimic the dangerous and overly militarized tactics of the federal government.
May 28, 2026
May 28, 2026
ACLU-NJ Responds to Reports of Violence, Unrest at Delaney Hall
These events are directly related to rampant inhumane conditions inside the facility and the Trump administration’s refusal to dedicate appropriate resources for basic human needs like food and health care.
May 26, 2026
May 26, 2026
ACLU-NJ Statement on the Events at Delaney Hall Immigration Detention Center
People detained at Delaney Hall are facing brutal and inhumane conditions. Their families and community members who are protesting their treatment, and the elected officials who are asking to inspect the facility, should not face pepper spray and rubber bullets for doing so.
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