Immigrant Hunger Strikes and Protests Against Detention Centers
A coordinated series of hunger strikes and protests by detained immigrants against inhumane conditions in U.S. detention facilities, supported by activist networks.
April 2026
Immigrant men begin hunger strike at North Lake Center
Hundreds of immigrant men at North Lake Processing Center began a hunger strike. The action was taken to assert rights regarding due process and edible food.
Source ↗May 2026
Adelanto detainees begin hunger strike demanding rights
Twenty men began a hunger strike at the Desert View Annex processing center in the Adelanto ICE detention complex. The strike demands due process, bond reform, and improved medical and mental health care.
Source ↗Reports of hunger strike at Adelanto Processing Facility West
A hunger strike was reported to have begun at the Adelanto Processing Facility West. This report came from the Community Defense Coalition.
Source ↗Immigrant detainees began hunger and work strike at Delaney Hall ICE jail
Around 300 immigrants detained at the Delaney Hall ICE jail in Newark, New Jersey, started a hunger and work strike. The strike was organized to protest inhumane conditions and due process violations.
Source ↗Protesters clash with ICE agents outside New Jersey center
Protesters clashed with ICE agents outside a New Jersey migrant detention center. Allegations state the agents deployed pepper spray and batons against the demonstrators.
Source ↗New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill denied entry to Delaney Hall
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill attempted to visit with people at the Delaney Hall detention facility. However, she was denied entry by those present at the facility.
Senator Andy Kim visited facility during inmate protest
Senator Andy Kim was present outside Delaney Hall in Newark, New Jersey. Inmates at the facility launched a hunger strike to protest conditions at the center.
Source ↗Detainees began hunger strike at facility
Protesters arrived at the detention center starting last Friday. The detainees initiated a hunger strike regarding the facility's living conditions. The protest was centered at the detention center.
Source ↗People at Delaney Hall launched hunger and labor strike
About 300 people at the Delaney Hall detention facility in Newark, New Jersey, began a hunger and labor strike. They demanded the release of the elderly, ill, and injured, and the shutdown of the camp.
Over 20 people at Adelanto ICE camp started hunger strike
At least 20 people at the Adelanto ICE detention camp in California are refusing food in protest. Their protest addresses poor conditions and lack of due process.
Detainees at Newark ICE facility protest and strike
Activists reported that between 300 and 400 detainees were participating in a hunger strike at the Newark-based ICE facility. The detainees demanded improved food, ventilation, and medical care, and were demanding progress on their immigration cases.
Source ↗Hunger strike rocks New Jersey ICE facility
Detainees at the Newark-based ICE facility were reported to be participating in a hunger strike. The striking detainees demanded improved food, ventilation, and medical care, as well as progress on their immigration cases.
Source ↗Detainees' letter published regarding conditions
Advocates published a letter from detainees detailing poor living conditions. The letter also highlighted issues such as inedible food and deficient infrastructure within the facility.
Source ↗Immigrants begin hunger strike at Delaney Hall center
Immigrants detained by ICE began a hunger strike inside the Delaney Hall immigration detention center. Protesters are demanding the release of 300 people being held captive there.
Source ↗Delaney Hall resistance includes hunger and labor strike
Detainees at Delaney Hall initiated a hunger and labor strike after months of documented medical neglect and poor conditions. They are demanding the immediate release of the elderly, the young, and the medically frail.
Source ↗Detainees in Delaney Hall on hunger and labor strike
Hundreds of immigrant detainees at Delaney Hall in Newark, New Jersey, began a hunger and labor strike. The strike was in protest of their continued detention at the ICE facility operated by GEO Group.
Source ↗Analilia Mejia tours and speaks at Delaney Hall facility
New Jersey Congressmember Analilia Mejia toured the Delaney Hall facility. She spoke with detainees who reported being held after ICE check-ins and being hospitalized after police violence.
Source ↗June 2026
Protesters arrested outside Delaney Hall Detention Facility
At least 20 people were reportedly arrested outside the Delaney Hall Detention Facility in Newark, New Jersey. The arrests occurred as anti-ICE protesters clashed with riot police.
Source ↗State police attacked protesters and press outside Delaney Hall
On Friday and Saturday night, state police attacked protesters and press at Delaney Hall in Newark. Hundreds of immigrants were engaged in a hunger and labor strike against poor conditions.
Source ↗Governor Mikie Sherrill ordered state police response
Governor Mikie Sherrill ordered the state police response during the protests. Sherrill claimed the response was necessary to establish a 'peaceful, protected protest zone'.
Source ↗Police expanded perimeter around Delaney Hall on Saturday night
Police expanded the perimeter around Delaney Hall Saturday night. This action forced protesters and journalists away from the facility along Doremus Avenue.
Source ↗Protestors in New Jersey faced ICE and state trooper violence
On the weekend preceding June 4, protestors gathered in front of the New Jersey ICE prison. Protestors reported facing beatings with sticks and tear gas from ICE officers. NJ Governor Mikie Sherrill later ordered ICE to stand down.
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