Newark Mayor Ras Baraka expressed that federal prosecutors attempted to humiliate him by requiring a second fingerprint and mug shot after a trespassing charge related to his protest at an immigration detention center. During a brief court hearing, the government disputed Baraka's assertions, while he maintained his actions were lawful and constitutional. Baraka voiced his frustrations to supporters outside the court, emphasizing his commitment to standing up for rights, despite the legal challenges he faces as he seeks the Democratic nomination for governor.
"They're trying their best to humiliate and degrade me as much as they possibly can," Baraka said. "I feel like what we did was completely correct. We did not violate any laws."
Confusion over whether Baraka had been fingerprinted and processed after his arrest unfolded after the judge brought the proceedings to a close.
The hearing covered mostly scheduling for discovery in the case, stemming from an encounter at the Delaney Hall immigration detention center.
Habba didn't speak during the hearing but sat behind assistant prosecutor Stephen Demanovich, who disputed Baraka's claims about being invited onto the property.
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