Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested on charges of trespassing at the newly opened Delaney Hall Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility. After his release, he denied the allegations and criticized the police's actions, claiming he was invited for a news conference. Baraka's protest against the facility highlights his ongoing opposition to the Trump administration's immigration policies. The situation garnered attention, with local officials expressing their disapproval of the federal agents' conduct during Baraka's arrest. An investigation into the incident is reportedly ongoing, with authorities promising to release more footage.
"I'm shocked by all the lies that were told here... I was invited in, then they arrested me on the sidewalk."
"Baraka has gone head-to-head with the Trump administration over undocumented immigration, pushing back against the opening of the Delaney Hall ICE facility."
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