Five Democratic candidates running for New Jersey governor discussed their opposition to Trumpâs immigration policies at a forum in Newark. The event took place near protests against a controversial immigrant detention center, where candidate Ras Baraka was recently arrested by federal agents. The candidates emphasized their commitment to protect vulnerable communities and criticized one anotherâs immigration records. Notably, tensions escalated as they confronted issues surrounding federal enforcement and local compliance with immigration regulations, indicating a unified stance against the federal government's actions during the primary race.
What voters can trust is we'll protect them at all costs, said Baraka, who has opposed the detention center, run by a private contractor for the Department of Homeland Security.
The confrontation between Baraka and federal agents punctuates a key issue in the Democratic primary: how the candidates would stand up to a presidential administration intent on cutting funds to social programs.
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