New Jersey mayor to continue fight against Ice detention center after arrest
theguardian.comPublished: 5/10/2025
Summary
Ras Baraka, the Newark mayor, faced arrest while protesting an ICE detention facility in New Jersey, despite lacking proper permits. He vowed to continue fighting against Geo Group's controversial contract. DHS agents treated him with care during his arrest. Meanwhile, three Democratic Congress members at the protest are now under investigation, highlighting broader tensions over the detention center's approval.