Newark Mayor Baraka Faces Trespassing Charge in Federal Court

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka appeared in federal court on Thursday, May 15, 2025, to face a misdemeanor trespassing charge stemming from an incident at the Delaney Hall immigrant detention center. The mayor, accompanied by several aides, was seen entering and later leaving the courthouse. A mugshot and fingerprints were taken as part of the standard procedure. Later, addressing a crowd of supporters and reporters outside the courthouse, Mayor Baraka declared, "I plan to fight this charge in court." He is expected to go to trial in July. The incident highlights ongoing tensions surrounding immigration policies and detention centers.