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All of Baraka’s Democratic opponents released statements slamming the arrest, including Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop, who is fighting Baraka for progressive voters.

What to know about Delaney Hall, where Newark’s mayor was arrested Critics say the erection of the immigrant detention facility in a contaminated area violates state and local laws.

Federal prosecutors say they will take Newark Mayor Ras Baraka to trial after his arrest outside an ICE facility last week.

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested by US Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agents Friday afternoon, outside of an ICE detention facility he’s vowed to shut down, according to social media ...

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Newark Mayor Ras Baraka blasted the reopening of an ICE detention center in his city on Tuesday morning as the official claimed the facility does not have the valid permits to operate.

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested Friday at a federal immigration detention center where he has been protesting its opening this week and held in custody for several hours.

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka speaks to protesters outside of Delaney Hall, a recently re-opened immigration detention center, in Newark, N.J., Wednesday, May 7, 2025.

Hale said the arrest could win Baraka support from those who are “willing to do anything to stop Trump. This is going to endear him to the resistance element in the party.” ...