The mayor of Newark, the largest city of New Jersey and a candidate for the position of governor with the Democratic Party, was arrested by federal agents during a protest at a immigrant detention center. The arrest took place after a sharp confrontation, which also included three members of the Congress, who had requested to tour the premises. Newark, NJ (AP) – New Jersey Mayor is Arrested at Ice Detration Center where he was protesting its opening, acting US Attorney Says. pic.twitter.com/t0B62d75p7 – Philip Lewis (@Phil_lewis_) May 9, 2025 is not clear whether Mayor Ras Baraka has been officially arrested, nor is it known where he was handcuffed by police. According to Politico, Alina Hamba, President Donald Trump’s adviser, who is also prosecuting prosecutor in New Jersey, confirmed that Baraka was arrested. There had been a chaotic scene in the parking lot of the detention center, with the participation of protesters, federal agents and three members of Congress (the […]
Source: News Beast
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