Newark Mayor Arrested: Tensions Rise at Immigrant Detention Center

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka Arrested Outside Immigrant Detention Center Newark, NJ – Mayor Ras Baraka's arrest outside Delaney Hall, a recently converted immigrant detention center, has sparked significant attention. The incident took place on May 9, 2025, during a visit by Baraka and a congressional delegation of Democratic lawmakers. Interim U.S. Attorney Alina Habba confirmed the arrest on X, stating that Mayor Baraka "committed trespass and ignored multiple warnings from Homeland Security Investigations." The statement further indicated that Baraka "willingly chose to disregard the law." Video footage shows the mayor being surrounded by law enforcement officers. The incident highlights ongoing tensions surrounding immigration policies and the use of detention facilities. One eyewitness stated, "It was a tense situation. There were a lot of people there, and the police were very visible." The arrest underscores the complexities of the immigration debate and raises questions about the role of local officials in addressing such issues. The incident is likely to remain a focus of political discourse in the coming days.