fromemptywheel11 months agoLaMonica McIver and Schrodinger's Baraka - emptywheelThe facts of this case will prove was I was simply doing my job and will expose these proceedings for what they are: a brazen attempt at political intimidation.NYC politics
fromGothamist11 months agoNYC politicsNewark, NJ mayor raises alarms over reports of chaos at ICE facilityNewark Mayor Ras Baraka raises concerns about conditions for migrants at a private prison, highlighting inadequate food and lack of oversight.
fromwww.theguardian.com11 months agoNYC politicsHistory will judge us as cowards or heroes': Ras Baraka, the mayor arrested by Ice, won't be intimidatedRas Baraka's arrest highlighted his opposition to authoritarianism and launched him into national prominence.
fromGothamist11 months agoNYC politicsNewark, NJ mayor raises alarms over reports of chaos at ICE facility
fromwww.theguardian.com11 months agoNYC politicsHistory will judge us as cowards or heroes': Ras Baraka, the mayor arrested by Ice, won't be intimidated
Black Lives Matterfromemptywheel11 months agoBanging on a Gate: Pam Bondi Found a Cyber Investigator Who Doesn't Check Phone Logs! - emptywheelDOJ criticized for hasty arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka without sufficient investigation, highlighting flaws in prosecutorial ethics.
fromThe Nation11 months ago"They Targeted Me": Mayor Ras Baraka Speaks About His Arrest And Wanting to Lead New JerseyWe wanted them to allow our inspectors to inspect the property and to apply for a certificate of occupancy. They don't have one.NYC politics
NYC politicsfromemptywheel11 months agoAlina Habba Back in Trouble for (Allegedly) Lying While Lawyering - emptywheelRas Baraka's lawsuit against Alina Habba aims to expose political misuse of prosecutorial power and the legal ethics violations by Trump's DOJ.
