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The article reports that DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin criticized detainees at an ICE facility in Newark, New Jersey, whose hunger strike began Friday. Mullin said the detainees had options to return to thier countries for food and argued the situation was being politicized by Democrats, describing the facility\u2019s conditions as better than critics claim (including that detainees are provided meals, sanitation, and other necessities).<\/p>\n

It also says DHS previously defended the conditions at Delaney Hall in a news release, and that new Jersey Democratic Gov.mikie sherrill sought access for state officials amid<\/a> the strike. additionally, the article alleges that Sen. Andy Kim was pepper-sprayed by ICE officers during a protest outside the detention center, while kim said conditions inside the facility are unacceptable. <\/p>\n