US EditionNew Jersey mayor arrested at ICE detention center where he was protesting, prosecutor says
- Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, a Democrat running for governor, was arrested Friday while protesting the opening of the federal immigration detention center Delaney Hall.
- Baraka and other lawmakers opposed the center, which opened this week under a 15-year, $1 billion ICE contract with the Geo Group, amid disputes over permits and the Trump administration's immigration policies.
- Video shows Baraka was handcuffed and taken into custody outside the facility after refusing repeated Homeland Security warnings to leave the public gate area.
- Alina Habba, New Jersey's interim U.S. Attorney, stated Baraka disregarded the law and committed trespass, while protesters shouted "Shame" as he was removed in an unmarked car.
- Baraka was held for several hours before release and his arrest drew criticism from state officials and activists, highlighting ongoing tensions over immigration enforcement and the detention center's role.
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