Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested after allegedly attempting to enter a migrant detention facility operated by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in New Jersey. He was accused of trespassing and ignoring warnings from authorities. Accompanied by three Democratic Congress members, Baraka claimed he was exercising his oversight duties. The incident occurred as they protested the facility’s operation, which local officials argue violates building safety ordinances. Following a chaotic scene during the arrest, Baraka was released after a few hours, proclaiming his innocence. New Jersey’s governor expressed outrage over his arrest amidst ongoing tensions surrounding federal immigration policies.
