Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested during a protest against the GeO Group's facility, Delaney Hall, which is set to house 1,000 detainees. Baraka, alongside Congress members, expresses that the city will legally contest the facility due to unresolved permit issues. He emphasizes that protests will continue, demonstrating ongoing local resistance against the Trump administration's immigration policies. Meanwhile, other news reveals that military leaders were instructed to remove books associated with diversity and inclusion, reflecting broader tensions surrounding these issues. The shifting political landscape causes ripples in academia as well, evidenced by the removal of a university president's name from a letter critical of overreach.
Ras Baraka declared, "My city will continue its fight in court against the Geo Group, and I will participate in protests if necessary to oppose Delaney Hall."
The Pentagon has been ordered to review all diversity-related materials, with deadlines set to remove books promoting divisive concepts by May 21.
Amidst controversies, Santa Ono's name was removed from a letter signed by over 600 university leaders denouncing government overreach, highlighting tensions with the Trump administration.
Baraka expressed commitment to resist the opening of Delaney Hall, arguing it should not be allowed due to significant permit issues uncovered.
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