White House border czar Tom Homan is defending conditions at Delaney Hall, a federal ICE detention facility in Newark, New Jersey, after a surprise visit last weekend. In interviews with CBS News, Homan denies reports of inhumane conditions and overcrowding and says the facility is “well run,” adding that he ate lunch there, saying, “The spaghetti was good.” Homan also addresses what he characterizes as false or exaggerated claims from opponents, including Democrats, who have faced criticism over how they describe the situation.
Multiple protests have taken place outside the facility since Memorial Day weekend, with demonstrators and some detained people alleging abuse and “brutal and inhumane” conditions. CBS News reports that Homan’s comments come as demonstrations continue and as the situation remains a point of political contention.
In a longer CBS News conversation, Homan also discusses other topics, including ICE security responsibilities during the World Cup and potential enforcement operations beyond New Jersey. However, his primary focus in the Delaney Hall coverage is rebutting allegations that conditions are harmful or improperly managed.
