Homan denies substandard conditions at N.J. ICE detention center, says he ate there: “The spaghetti was good” White House border czar Tom Homan has defended the conditions at the Delaney Hall ICE detention facility in New Jersey, stating that allegations of substandard conditions are “not factual” and that he found the facility to be well-run after a visit and meal there. This comes amidst protests and a lawsuit filed by the New Jersey Attorney General against the operating company, GEO Group, citing issues such as overcrowding, lack of ventilation, and inadequate medical care. Homan suggested that the criticisms are politically motivated by those seeking to abolish ICE.

• White House border czar Tom Homan defended conditions at the Delaney Hall ICE detention facility in New Jersey.
• Homan called allegations of substandard conditions “not factual” and stated the facility is well-run.
• He claimed to have eaten food at the facility, describing the spaghetti as “good.”
• Protests and clashes have occurred outside Delaney Hall since Memorial Day.
• Democratic lawmakers have visited the facility, citing a hunger strike by detainees.
• The Department of Homeland Security has denied a hunger strike and claims of subpar conditions.
• A lawsuit has been filed by the New Jersey Attorney General against GEO Group, the facility’s operator, citing overcrowding, poor ventilation, inadequate medical care, and unsanitary food.
• Homan stated that the allegations are part of a political effort to shut down the facility and abolish ICE.
• He disputed claims of overcrowding, noting the facility holds 706 detainees in a 1,000-bed capacity.
• Homan confirmed plans to increase ICE operations in New York due to sanctuary policies.
• Regarding the World Cup, Homan stated ICE’s primary focus will be security, not immigration enforcement, unless national security concerns exist.