Newark mayor denies trespassing at US immigration centre following arrest
aljazeera.comPublished: 5/10/2025
Summary
Ras Baraka denies trespassing at a new ICE detention center after spending time in police custody near its location, sparking protests and legal challenges as he opposes the facility's opening amid building permit issues. Local officials and community leaders condemned his actions, while federal authorities accused him of disregarding warnings about entering the site.