Newark mayor discusses his arrest near an ICE facility: ‘They clearly aimed at me’

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka described his arrest near the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility earlier today, suggesting he was singled out after visiting the New Jersey Detention Center with three congressional Democrats. “I was there for over an hour without anything happening. Then they finally told me to leave, and as I was […]
Trump Administration’s Disgraceful Arrest of Newark Mayor

Representative Robert Garcia (D-CA) expressed on MSNBC’s “The Beat” that the Trump administration’s arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka at the Delaney Hall Ice Detention Center was “embarrassing.” Guest host Antonia Halton mentioned, “The images from Newark showing Mayor Ras Baraka’s arrest raise questions. Some of your colleagues were present during this remarkable scene.” Garcia […]
New Jersey Democrat Mayor Arrested for Trespassing, Disregarding Warnings to Leave ICE Detention Center

Newark Mayor Arrested During Immigration Detention Center Visit On Friday, May 9, 2025, Newark’s Democratic Mayor, Ras Baraka, was taken into custody at a detention center in New Jersey. This incident occurred shortly after a group of Democratic lawmakers arrived for a “surveillance” visit, prompted by calls from progressive members. According to a spokesperson, federal […]
Mayor of Newark Taken into Custody for Trespassing at ICE Detention Center

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka (D) has been arrested for allegedly trespassing at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in New Jersey. U.S. Attorney Alina Haba announced on X that Baraka was detained after entering the Delaney Hall ICE Detention Center, ignoring “multiple warnings” from the Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). “Mayor Ras Baraka has […]
Democrat mayor taken into custody at ICE detention center, and it’s all recorded on video

Mayor’s Arrest at ICE Facility Caught on Video Newark’s Democratic Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested after reportedly trespassing at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Detention Center in Newark, New Jersey. The incident was filmed and has attracted attention online. Baraka accused the facility of violating local laws, criticizing it for insufficient safety inspections and […]
Mayor of Newark taken into custody near immigration detention facility

The U.S. Attorney for New Jersey, Alina Haba, announced her arrest on Friday after Newark Mayor Ras Baraka refused to leave an ICE facility. “Mayor Baraka trespassed and disregarded multiple warnings from Homeland Security Investigations, choosing to defy the law in order to remove himself from the New Jersey ICE detention center,” Haba stated on […]
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka taken into custody during protest against ICE detention center

Newark Mayor Protests ICE Facility On Friday afternoon, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka held a protest outside an ICE detention center, highlighting the recent arrest he faced from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. He expressed a firm commitment to shutting down the facility. A News 12 New Jersey reporter, Amanda Lee, shared a video on […]
Trump is set to meet with NYC Mayor Eric Adams at the White House.

On Friday, President Trump had a meeting with Mayor Eric Adams, where they discussed an upcoming release of documents related to the ongoing corruption investigation involving the mayor of New York City. During a press briefing, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt mentioned that Adams had reached out to Trump to arrange this meeting, although […]
Mayor Adams sought a meeting with Trump’s team to gain an advantage for NYC amid his narrow reelection chances, according to sources.

Mayor Eric Adams has managed to arrange a meeting with President Trump, aiming to strengthen his position in New York City and solidify his long-term plans at City Hall, according to sources. This past Friday, Adams made an unplanned visit to a pier in Washington, D.C., where he is expected to discuss significant initiatives, including […]
Mayor Eric Adams celebrates as new state rules simplify the process for compelling mentally ill individuals into treatment.

Mayor Eric Adams has expressed approval of upcoming changes in state law aimed at facilitating the treatment of individuals with mental disabilities, highlighting these efforts as a response to rising crime concerns that he has been vocal about for three years. The new measure for involuntary commitment, included in the state budget, permits authorities to […]