Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested for trespassing at an ICE detention facility, an event that triggered a political firestorm. Following his arrest, Acting U.S. Attorney Alina Habba defended the action, asserting Baraka ignored numerous warnings and refused to leave when asked. In a Fox News appearance, Habba downplayed claims from Baraka and other lawmakers that he wasn't trespassing, stating that Baraka was indeed inside the facility. The incident raised discussions about lawmakers' rights and the enforcement of immigration laws, with Habba criticizing the Democrats for grandstanding and asserting that no one is above the law.
Habba asserted that Baraka's arrest was justified as he ignored multiple warnings from Homeland Security and refused to leave the ICE facility, which led to his trespass.
The mayor of Newark was arrested for allegedly trespassing at an ICE detention facility, with Baraka claiming he was outside the fencing and not violating any laws.
Acting U.S. Attorney Alina Habba emphasized that her office would not tolerate lawlessness, stating that in New Jersey, 'NO ONE IS ABOVE THE LAW'.
Despite the legislators' claims of intimidation and proper decorum, Habba insisted that Baraka's refusal to comply with law enforcement warranted his arrest.
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