Newark Mayor Arrested Amidst Protests at ICE Detention Center

Protests Erupt Outside Newark ICE Detention Center Following Mayor's Arrest Newark, NJ – Tensions remain high outside the Delaney Hall ICE detention center in Newark, New Jersey, following the arrest of Mayor Ras Baraka during a protest against the facility's opening. The video shows a series of confrontations between law enforcement and protesters, underscoring the deep divisions surrounding immigration policies. Mayor Baraka was arrested on Friday, May 9th, while participating in a demonstration against the 1,000-bed facility. He cited building permit issues as a reason for his opposition. "Only one person arrested that day and that was me," Baraka stated in a subsequent interview. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a statement to The Associated Press, claiming that a group of protestors, including two members of the US House of Representatives, "stormed the gate and broke into the detention facility." The House members, however, maintain they were exercising congressional oversight. The video footage captures the intensity of the situation, showing police detaining protesters. The contrasting viewpoints of DHS and the protestors highlight the complexities of the issue and the ongoing debate surrounding immigration detention.