Rep. Rob Menendez details overnight efforts at Delaney Hall amid calls for answers

Rep. Rob Menendez, U.S. Congressman representing New Jersey’s 8th district since 2023, shared updates on social media regarding his ongoing efforts at Delaney Hall and EDC to support families seeking answers about their loved ones inside the facilities.

On May 25, Menendez posted: “We spent all night at Delaney Hall and I’m grateful to @GovSherrillNJ, @SenatorAndyKim, and our NJ colleagues for continuing the fight this morning. We will not stop until we get answers for the families and loved ones of those inside.”

Later that day, he added: “I promised Martin’s wife that I wouldn’t leave until I found him. After 18 straight hours on the ground, first at Delaney Hall and now at EDC, we finally got to see and speak with Martin. Our work here isn’t done. The fight continues. And we will never relent until all private”

On May 26, Menendez marked Memorial Day by stating, “Today, we honor our nation’s heroes who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country and our freedoms. Now more than ever, I’m reminded that our freedoms are fragile and it is up to us to ensure they are protected for everyone. Wishing everyone a meaningful Memorial Day.”

Rob Menendez was born in Hudson County in 1985 and currently resides in Jersey City. He holds a BA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2008) and a JD from Rutgers University-Newark (2011). He succeeded Albio Sires as representative of New Jersey’s 8th District in Congress.