Judge criticizes DOJ regarding Ras Baraka’s arrest at ICE facility; McIver freed without bail.
Federal Judge Critiques Prosecutors in Newark Mayor’s Arrest Case A federal magistrate judge recently expressed concern regarding the decision of federal prosecutors to drop trespassing charges against Newark Mayor Ras Baraka. This followed Baraka’s arrest during a protest at an ICE facility earlier this month. The protest involved Baraka and several other Democratic politicians who […]
McIver Made ICE Facility ‘Unsafe’
Charges Against Rep. McQuiver for Assault During an appearance on MSNBC’s “Chris Yensing Report,” Tom Homan, former acting director of ICE, stated that Representative Lamonica McQuiver (D-NJ) is facing charges for assault after allegedly making physical contact with ICE officers and attempting to force her way into a Newark ICE facility. Homan emphasized that while […]
NJ Democrat McIver labels federal assault charges at ICE facility as ‘ridiculous’
Congresswoman Calls for Charges Over ICE Facility Incident Rep. Ramonica McQuiver, a Democratic representative from New Jersey, has urged for federal assault charges against her, describing the situation as “absurd” during an interview with CNN on Tuesday. The Department of Justice has accused McQuiver of attacking two federal agents and obstructing law enforcement during a […]
Newark’s Mayor Ras Baraka likened ICE to slave catchers days before being detained at a facility.
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka sidestepped federal charges after being detained on May 9 at the city’s ICE Detention Center. He previously likened federal immigration officials to slave catchers during a campaign rally last month. “People are saying it’s tough living in New Jersey. Well, honestly, it’s been tough for us for quite some time,” Baraka […]
Democratic House raises funds following federal assault charges after ICE facility clash
Federal Complaint Against New Jersey Rep. Lamonica McQuiver New Jersey Representative Lamonica McQuiver has initiated a federal complaint this month concerning incidents at Delaney Hall, a civil-operated immigration and customs facility in Newark. The complaint alleges interference with law enforcement operations. McQuiver expressed that, “You know, Trump is using his Justice Department to target political […]
Alina Habba dismisses federal trespassing charge against Democratic mayor and invites tour of ICE facility
Newark Mayor’s Trespass Charges Dropped Mayor Ras Baraka of Newark, New Jersey, will not face federal trespass charges related to a recent incident at Delaney Hall, a facility operated by immigration and customs enforcement (ICE) in his city. A representative from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey announced on Monday evening, […]
DOJ claims Rep McIver attacked federal agents during visit to ICE facility
Justice Department Accuses Rep. McQuiver of Assaulting Federal Agents The Justice Department has charged Rep. Ramonica McQuiver with assaulting two federal agents at a Delaney Hall detention facility in New Jersey last month, according to a new court filing. The filing references bodycam footage from a law enforcement officer who recorded the incident as McQuiver, […]
Gran Canaria facility for unaccompanied migrant youth shut down due to abuse claims
A court in the Canary Islands has mandated the closure of a center for unaccompanied immigrant children due to serious allegations, including physical abuse, hate crimes, and threats. On Monday, police arrived at a facility near Las Palmas in Gran Canaria, where 43 children are currently housed. This unique court, specifically focused on violence against […]
Habba files criminal charges against Rep. McIver due to altercation at ICE facility
Alina Haba, serving as an interim U.S. attorney in New Jersey, revealed earlier this month plans to sue law enforcement officials at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Detention Center in Newark. This marks a significant escalation as it is the first instance of President Trump’s Justice Department bringing criminal charges against a sitting […]
Democratic Congresswoman Accused of Assaulting Law Enforcement During Incident at ICE Facility
Charges Filed Against New Jersey Democrats On Monday, federal prosecutors in New Jersey announced charges against a group of Democrats for allegedly assaulting law enforcement during a political event at an ICE facility earlier this month. The U.S. Attorney, Alina Haba, detailed that Representative McQuiver was charged with “assaulting, obstructing, and interfering” with law enforcement […]