✅Gov. Sherrill toured Delaney Hall Monday but said the visit was tightly controlled
✅The governor said she was not allowed to speak directly with detainees
✅Federal officials defend condition at the detention center
NEWARK — Gov. Mikie Sherrill finally got inside Delaney Hall but was disappointed at the access she was allowed.
Ever since stories surfaced about poor conditions at the privately owned ICE detention center in Newark, the governor has sought a tour. She was first turned away on Memorial Day during an in-person visit and said on her “Ask Governor Sherrill” monthly radio program that she has asked again but not received a response.
Sherill described her Monday morning visit as “closely controlled and limited,” which she called “unacceptable.” She was able to see some of the medical and dining facilities, as well as some housing units…