Overview

• Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested for trespassing during an oversight visit and protest at Delaney Hall, an ICE detention facility operated by the GEO Group.
• Baraka faces up to 30 days in jail and a $500 fine if convicted of state trespassing charges on federal property.
• The U.S. Attorney's Office, led by Acting U.S. Attorney Alina Habba, has launched a formal investigation into the incident in coordination with federal agencies.
• Faith leaders and activists continue protests outside Delaney Hall, with at least two clergy members arrested during demonstrations demanding transparency about detainee conditions.
• The controversy underscores broader debates over federal-local jurisdiction, privatized detention practices, and the limits of protest and congressional oversight.