Newark Mayor Arrested at ICE Facility
Ras Baraka, the mayor of Newark, New Jersey, was arrested for trespassing after attempting to enter Delaney Hall, an ICE detention facility, alongside three Democratic Congress members. Baraka claimed he was exercising his oversight duties, while officials stated he ignored multiple warnings to leave, leading to a chaotic scene during the protest. Following his release, Baraka maintained he did nothing wrong, and the incident has sparked outrage among supporters and highlighted ongoing tensions over immigration policies and facility regulations.
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