Third person dies at New Jersey immigration detention center

A third person has died at an immigration detention facility in New Jersey run by ICE. The man, a migrant from Guatemala, was taken to a hospital after a medical emergency. The deaths are raising questions about conditions at the facility.

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National story. 7 articles from 7 sources. 6 are on the bar; 1 is an international, entertainment or tech outlet, listed separately. Updated Aug 13, 2026.

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The CityLean Left· Aug 13, 2026

ICE Belatedly Confirms Death of Third Delaney Hall Detainee

New York TimesLean Left· Aug 13, 2026

A Third Immigrant Detained at Delaney Hall Dies After Medical Emergency

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The HillCenter· Aug 13, 2026

Third detainee dies after medical emergency at New Jersey ICE facility

Pix11Center· Aug 13, 2026

Man dies after being held at NJ ICE facility: Rep. Menendez

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Washington ExaminerRight· Aug 13, 2026

Third illegal immigrant detained at New Jersey ICE facility Delaney Hall dies in hospital

Just the NewsLean Right· Aug 13, 2026

Third immigrant detained at Delaney Hall in New Jersey dies

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The GuardianLean Left· Aug 13, 2026

Third person dies at New Jersey immigration detention center

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