contested — Bergen County ended ICE contract; State of NJ lawsuit against contract renewal in year 3 as of 2026, contract set to expire May 2026, court-ordered mediation failed. As of May 2026, fight overlaps with broader NJ-vs-DOJ ICE conflict: Gov. Sherrill EO 12 (Feb 11 2026) banning ICE from state property and DOJ countersuit (Feb 24 2026).

contested — Facility opened May 1, 2025 despite city lawsuit. Mayor Baraka arrested May 9 2025. Detainee death Dec 2025. May 2026: ~300-detainee hunger/labor strike; Sen. Andy Kim pepper-sprayed; Gov. Sherrill denied entry; strike leader transferred to Elizabeth. June 2026: strike continues 11+ days; NJ AG + Gov. sue GEO over blocked health inspection (June 2, Essex Cty Superior Ct); Newark expands its suit to seek closure; Baraka imposes then lifts half-mile curfew, 61 arrested; HRW backs strikers. Conditions fight ongoing.

litigation — May 12, 2026: parties reached a joint stipulation that mooted the injunction hearing before Judge Semper — DHS agreed to complete a full NEPA environmental assessment before any construction, halting the rushed timeline. ICE may do limited work only (fence, CCTV, fire-alarm/sprinkler monitoring, custodial/grounds). After the assessment ICE decides whether to proceed and must give Roxbury/state 7 days' notice; parties then meet on next steps. A win on timing for NJ; outcome on the facility itself deferred to post-review.