Key facts
- Governor Mikie Sherrill claims immigration officials are denying her access to the Delaney Hall detention center.
- Sherrill stated that the Department of Homeland Security's actions raise "serious questions."
- A federal inspection reportedly found Delaney Hall compliant with 17 of 22 standards.
Governor Mikie Sherrill has stated that immigration officials are preventing her from visiting the Delaney Hall detention center, an action she believes raises "serious questions" about the Department of Homeland Security's conduct. This development occurs in the context of a federal inspection that reportedly found the facility compliant with 17 out of 22 standards, a finding that contrasts with earlier claims of abhorrent and unsanitary conditions made by Sherrill and others. The inspection did identify five areas of violation, described as minor, such as ice buildup in freezers and fingerprinting omissions. Despite these findings, Sherrill's inability to access the facility adds another layer to the ongoing controversy surrounding Delaney Hall.