Newark, NJ - Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested Friday after allegedly trespassing at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility in New Jersey. The arrest occurred during a protest against the facility's opening. According to the U.S. Attorney's office for the District of New Jersey, Mayor Baraka was taken into custody after ignoring multiple warnings from Homeland Security officials to leave the premises.
The interim U.S. Attorney stated that Baraka knowingly trespassed on federal property. Details surrounding the protest and the specific warnings issued to the mayor have not been fully disclosed. The case is currently under investigation by federal authorities. Further information will be released as it becomes available.
Mayor Baraka has been a vocal critic of ICE policies and detention facilities. His arrest has sparked debate and drawn attention to the ongoing controversy surrounding immigration enforcement in the United States.
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka Arrested for Trespassing at ICE Facility
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested Friday for allegedly trespassing at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility. Baraka was reportedly protesting the facility's opening when the incident occurred. Federal authorities claim the mayor ignored multiple warnings from Homeland Security officials before being taken into custody. The U.S. Attorney's office for New Jersey is handling the case.
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