Lawyers for US Mayor Ras Baraka argue he was targeted for arrest at protest

Tensions flared in Newark as U.S. lawyers dismissed trespassing charges against Mayor Ras Baraka after he was arrested during an immigrant detention protest. His defense team argued selective prosecution targeted him despite multiple uninvited appearances at the center, while authorities hinted broader clashes between Trump administration policies and local leaders' opposition to immigration measures. The mayor remains committed to his principles ahead of a potential 2025 governor's race.