Border official describes unannounced visit to New Jersey immigration facility

A border official conducted an unannounced visit to the Delaney Hall immigration facility in New Jersey and rejected reports of inhumane conditions and overcrowding. The official stated that the facility did not match descriptions of poor conditions that had circulated previously.

Background on the facility Delaney Hall has been the subject of prior reports regarding its operations and capacity. The official's comments came during an interview addressing those earlier accounts. The visit was described as unscheduled and occurred at the New Jersey location.