Trump officials ‘created confrontation’ that led to arrest of Newark mayor

The Trump administration's ICE officials orchestrated a confrontation at a Newark immigration detention center, leading to the arrest of Mayor Ras Baraka and threats against Congress members, despite having the chance to deescalate before official threats were issued. The mayor's lawyer claims they were there for an oversight visit, while ICE accused them of staging a political stunt and bodyslamming authorities. The facility, recently reopened under a $1 billion contract from the Trump administration, faces legal challenges in New Jersey over lack of permits, with another company legally opposing private detention operations there.