El Salvador Citizen Dies in US Immigration Custody
Summary
An El Salvador citizen has died in ICE custody at the Delaney Hall detention center in Newark, New Jersey, after a sudden medical emergency. The case has renewed criticism of detention conditions, healthcare, and oversight at the facility.
Key Points
- A 41-year-old citizen of El Salvador, Edwin Lopez-Cornejo, died while in ICE custody at Delaney Hall in Newark, New Jersey.
- ICE said he received immediate medical attention and was taken to University Hospital, where he was declared dead.
- The detention center has faced repeated allegations of inhumane conditions, poor healthcare, and inadequate oversight.
- New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill and Newark Mayor Ras Baraka called for answers and criticized the facility's handling of detainees.
