Ras Baraka denies charge against him a day after he spent several hours in police custody.
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka denied a trespassing charge after his arrest at the Delaney Hall Immigration detention facility, where he was protesting its opening. Baraka claims he was invited to a news conference and was shocked by the accusations, while federal officials stated he disregarded the law. Local politicians, including Governor Phil Murphy, condemned the arrest, and authorities indicated that further investigations and video evidence would be released regarding the incident.
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