Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested for alleged trespassing after attempting to visit and protest a newly established ICE detention facility in his city. The facility reportedly opened without prior notice, prompting concern and action from local officials. Baraka, who is also a gubernatorial candidate, was detained while trying to check on the conditions and legitimacy of the center. The incident has sparked debate over federal immigration enforcement and local government oversight. The arrest highlights ongoing tensions between local leaders and federal immigration authorities.
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New Jersey mayor arrested at ICE detention center where he was protesting, prosecutor says
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested Friday at an federal immigration detention center where he was protesting its opening, a federal prosecutor said.
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