Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested for misdemeanor trespassing amid protests against the Trump administration's immigration policies. His lawyers allege 'selective prosecution', arguing the case should be dismissed. Baraka maintains he acted constitutionally while protesting at a detention center. The court hearing drew significant public attention, with supporters rallying outside. Baraka, running for the Democratic nomination for New Jersey governor, described the prosecution as an attempt to discredit him politically. Prosecutors claim they have clear evidence of Baraka's actions leading to the arrest, signaling they are prepared for trial if needed.
Baraka's lawyers accused the Trump administration of 'selective prosecution,' highlighting the political implications of his misdemeanor trespassing arrest amid ongoing immigrant rights protests.
Baraka asserted that the charges against him are an attempt to humiliate him, emphasizing the constitutionality of his actions during the protest against immigration policies.
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