Tom Homan, President Trump's designated border enforcement official, conducted an unannounced visit to the Delaney Hall ICE detention facility in Newark, according to his public statements.

During the visit, Homan said he ate lunch with detainees at the facility. He characterized the visit as a response to criticisms from Democratic officials regarding conditions at the detention center, though he did not specify which particular claims he was addressing.

The visit comes as Homan has signaled plans for expanded Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in the New York area. He indicated that increased enforcement activities are forthcoming in the region, telling reporters that such operations are "coming."

Homan has been appointed to oversee border security and immigration enforcement policies for the incoming Trump administration. The Delaney Hall facility in Newark houses immigration detainees awaiting proceedings or deportation.

The timing of both the facility visit and the announced enforcement surge plans suggests the Trump administration intends to quickly implement stricter immigration policies upon taking office. No specific timeline was provided for the planned New York-area operations.