Immigrant being held at Delaney Hall dies, marking 22nd death in ICE custody
Summary
An immigrant named Edwin Lopez-Cornejo died while held at the Delaney Hall ICE detention center in New Jersey, marking the 22nd death in ICE custody this year. He was arrested in June, had a medical emergency in July, and died in a hospital shortly after.Key Facts
- Edwin Lopez-Cornejo was 41 years old and from El Salvador.
- He was arrested by ICE in Plainfield, New Jersey, on June 18 and taken to Delaney Hall to await deportation.
- Lopez-Cornejo suffered a medical emergency and died at University Hospital in Newark.
- This is the 22nd death in ICE custody so far this year.
- His mother said he had a work permit and a job but was still detained.
- Family members were unable to visit him because they are not US citizens.
- Delaney Hall has faced protests about conditions, including reports of abuse and spoiled food.
- Newark’s mayor called for the detention center to be closed and for better oversight.
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