Newark, NJ - Mayor Ras Baraka appeared in court on Thursday, facing charges related to his arrest at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center the previous week. Baraka claims he was specifically targeted by law enforcement following his attendance at a separate court hearing.
Baraka's arrest occurred during a protest at the ICE facility, where he and other demonstrators were advocating for changes to current immigration policies. He maintains that his actions were a form of civil disobedience and that he was exercising his right to protest.
The mayor's legal team is expected to argue that his arrest was politically motivated. The prosecution, however, is likely to focus on the fact that he knowingly entered a restricted area. The court proceedings are ongoing, and further updates will be provided as they become available.
Newark Mayor Baraka Claims Targeting After ICE Facility Arrest
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka appeared in court Thursday following his arrest for trespassing at an ICE detention center last week. Baraka claims he was unfairly targeted after attending a court hearing. He maintains his actions were a form of protest against immigration policies. The case is ongoing.