S. 5325 — Introduced in Senate

II 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 5325 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 6, 2026Mr. Booker (for himself and Mr. Kim) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to cease all immigration detention operations at the Delaney Hall Detention Center in Newark, New Jersey, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Delaney Hall Closure Act. 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Department The term Department means the Department of Homeland Security. (2) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of Homeland Security. 3. Closure of Delaney Hall Detention Center (a) In general The Secretary— (1) not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, shall cease all immigration detention operations at the Delaney Hall Detention Center in Newark, New Jersey; and (2) shall not enter into any contract or agreement to operate the Delaney Hall Detention Center in Newark, New Jersey, as a facility to detain aliens in the custody of the Secretary. (b) Termination for convenience (1) In general In the Government’s interest, the Secretary shall terminate any contract for the operation of the Delaney Hall Detention Center in Newark, New Jersey. (2) Liability The Department shall be liable only for payment under the payment provisions of a contract described in paragraph (1) for services rendered before the date on which the termination of such contract becomes effective.