ICE to Reopen Largest East Coast Immigration Detention Center in Newark

The Delaney Hall facility, with a 1,000-bed capacity, marks the first detention center launch of Trump’s second term as part of expanded immigration enforcement efforts.

Delaney Hall, located in Newark, New Jersey, will reopen under a 15-year, $1 billion contract with private prison operator GEO Group.
The facility will serve as a key hub for processing and detaining individuals, leveraging its proximity to Newark Liberty International Airport for logistical efficiency.
The Trump administration's renewed immigration policies have led to a significant increase in ICE arrests, with over 20,000 detentions reported in January 2025 alone.
Local officials and immigrant advocacy groups have criticized the reopening, citing concerns about its impact on immigrant communities and the region’s values.
The facility’s reopening follows legal battles over New Jersey's 2021 law restricting ICE contracts, which was partially overturned by federal courts in 2023.