Edwin Lopez-Cornejo, 41, from El Salvador died in ICE custody at Delaney Hall detention center in Newark, New Jersey. According to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), he was arrested on June 18 for illegally entering the U.S. and detained at the facility.
Key Takeaways
A 41-year-old Salvadoran man died in ICE custody at Delaney Hall detention center in Newark, New Jersey. Protesters gathered to demand the facility's closure and call for better conditions.
- Edwin Lopez-Cornejo died after experiencing a medical emergency while detained
- His death is the second at Delaney Hall since President Trump’s second term began
- Protesters held a vigil outside the facility demanding its closure
- ICE maintains that Lopez-Cornejo received proper medical care during detention
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1 Difference FoundAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 1 key claim. 1 point of difference noted.
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| Cause Of Death | 1 Difference | Majority reports cause of death as pending; HuffPost cites previous case | ▼ |
| Medical Care Received | Broad Agreement | Received proper medical care and was seen by medical professionals |
Cause Of Death
▼Majority reports cause of death as pending; HuffPost cites previous case
Medical Care Received
Broad AgreementReceived proper medical care and was seen by medical professionals
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The cause of his death is still pending further medical examination, but ICE stated that Lopez-Cornejo received proper medical care while in custody. This incident marks the second death at Delaney Hall since President Trump’s second term began, following the December 2023 death of Jean Wilson Brutus, a Haitian national who died from a lung blockage.
Protesters gathered outside Delaney Hall on Monday to hold a vigil for Lopez-Cornejo and demand the facility's closure. They carried posters with his name and banners calling for an end to ICE detention centers. New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill expressed her concern over the death, stating that it was "another painful reminder of why Delaney Hall should be closed." She also mentioned facing obstruction in efforts to conduct a full health inspection of the facility.
Democratic politicians and civil rights groups have questioned whether Lopez-Cornejo's death could have been prevented. U.S. Senator Cory Booker called for the immediate closure of Delaney Hall, citing poor living conditions at the 1000-bed facility. ICE has defended its operations, denying allegations of hunger strikes, abuse, or poor conditions inside.
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