Breaking News: Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested by ICE Friday May 9th

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Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested earlier by ICE Friday May 9th 2025

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested earlier today during a protest at the Delaney Hall ICE detention facility in Newark, New Jersey. He was charged with trespassing on federal property but has since been released from federal custody. New York Post

The arrest occurred during a protest involving Mayor Baraka and several Democratic members of Congress, including Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman, LaMonica McIver, and Rob Menendez. They were attempting to inspect the facility, which Baraka and others argue lacks proper permits and was opened without community input. The Guardian

After his release, Mayor Baraka criticized the actions of ICE and the Department of Homeland Security, describing the arrest as a politically motivated attempt to intimidate public officials. He emphasized that his actions were morally guided and expressed concerns over the federal government's immigration enforcement practices. Politico

Mayor Baraka is scheduled to appear in court on May 15.

Mayor Baraka After Being Released Below...

Mayor Baraka has addressed his arrest during a protest at the Delaney Hall ICE detention facility in Newark, New Jersey. He was released from federal custody on Friday evening after being charged with trespassing on federal property. NJ Spotlight News

Upon his release, Mayor Baraka stated, "The reality is this: I didn't do anything wrong." He emphasized his commitment to supporting all members of the community, including immigrants, and criticized efforts that he perceives as attempts to divide communities. FOX 11 Los Angeles

The protest, which included Democratic members of Congress, was aimed at opposing the opening of the 1,000-bed detention center, which Baraka argues lacks proper permits and community input. FOX 11 Los Angeles

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