Mayor Ras Baraka of Newark, New Jersey was arrested while protesting the Delaney Hall immigration detention center, which critics argue was opened without proper permits. Baraka, along with several lawmakers, attempted to tour the facility but was denied entry by federal officials. Tensions escalated when ICE agents apprehended him on the public side of the gate. U.S. Attorney Alina Habba claimed Baraka committed trespass, stating he disregarded warnings to leave, and emphasized that no one is above the law. This incident reflects broader concerns over immigration enforcement under the Trump administration.
US Attorney Alina Habba stated that Mayor Ras Baraka committed trespass by failing to heed warnings to leave the area during the protest, emphasizing that "NO ONE IS ABOVE THE LAW."
Mayor Baraka was denied entry to the immigration detention center, with officials stating he was not a congress member, which led to a confrontation with law enforcement.
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