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Newark Mayor Arrested as Federal Authorities Warn of Further Charges in ICE Facility Standoff

Mayor Ras Baraka faces trespassing charges following a confrontation at Delaney Hall, while DHS disputes claims of improper permitting and signals potential legal action against lawmakers involved.

Ras Baraka was arrested on Friday
Mayor Ras Baraka of Newark confronts ICE agents at a demonstration outside an immigrant detention centre in Elizabeth, New Jersey May 7, 2025.
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Overview

  • Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested on May 9 for misdemeanor trespass at Delaney Hall after attempting to join an oversight visit with three Democratic members of Congress.
  • The Department of Homeland Security alleges that the lawmakers and Baraka stormed the gates of the ICE detention center, endangering officers and detainees, a claim the lawmakers dispute.
  • Baraka and Newark officials argue the facility opened without proper city permits, while DHS asserts all necessary inspections and permits are in place.
  • Federal prosecutors are considering additional charges against the lawmakers, citing alleged physical altercations with ICE officers during the incident.
  • Baraka, released pending a court appearance, maintains he was fulfilling his duty as an elected official and denies ignoring warnings to leave the site.