Newark Mayor Ras Baraka Arrested During Protest At ICE Detention Facility

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested for trespassing at the Delaney Hall ICE detention facility in Newark while attempting to conduct an inspection alongside several Democratic members of Congress. The facility, recently reopened by ICE, has faced protests from Democrats who criticize its use for detaining immigrants in what they describe as overcrowded and abusive conditions. Acting U.S. Attorney Alina Habba stated Baraka ignored multiple warnings to leave and emphasized that no one is above the law, while Baraka's supporters and several Democratic politicians condemned the arrest as unjust and an example of federal overreach. The incident involved a physical altercation, with reports of Representative LaMonica McIver allegedly attacking ICE agents during the chaos. Republican officials praised the enforcement action and criticized Baraka's and the Democrats' attempts to intervene at the facility. The arrest sparked protests outside the ICE facility demanding Baraka's release, highlighting the deep partisan divide over immigration enforcement and detainee treatment in New Jersey.