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Newark Mayor Arrested Amid Protest Against ICE Detention Center

5/10/2025

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Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested during a passionate protest against the opening of the Delaney Hall ICE detention center, which he argues breaches local laws. Joined by Congress members, Baraka faced resistance when trying to tour the facility, leading to a confrontation where Congress members alleged they were assaulted by ICE officers, heightening the conflict surrounding the center's presence in New Jersey.

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Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested during a passionate protest against the opening of the Delaney Hall ICE detention center, which he argues breaches local laws. Joined by Congress members, Baraka faced resistance when trying to tour the facility, leading to a confrontation where Congress members alleged they were assaulted by ICE officers, heightening the conflict surrounding the center's presence in New Jersey.