Newark Mayor Ras Baraka Arrested At ICE Detention Facility For Trespass

Ras Baraka, the Democratic mayor of Newark, New Jersey, was arrested on charges of criminal trespass after he refused to leave the Delaney Hall ICE detention center during a protest against immigration enforcement practices. Baraka had entered the facility unannounced alongside two Democratic members of Congress, prompting warnings from Homeland Security agents that he ignored, leading to his detention. The arrest has sparked controversy and political debate, with authorities emphasizing that no one is above the law. The Delaney Hall facility, which opened under the Trump administration to expand detention capacity in the Northeast, has been a focal point for protests by local officials opposing federal immigration policies. Acting U.S. Attorney Alina Habba confirmed the arrest, highlighting Baraka's deliberate defiance of legal orders to vacate the premises. This incident reflects ongoing tensions between local Democratic leaders and federal immigration enforcement efforts.