Newark Mayor Fights Trespass Charge – Claims Political Targeting in Immigration Protest”
*(Source: Reuters – May 15, NEWARK)*
What Happened?
🏛️ Newark Mayor Ras Baraka (a Democratic governor candidate) was arrested last week
⚖️ Charged with misdemeanor trespassing at a federal immigration detention center
🔍 His lawyers say: “This was political targeting” by Trump’s administration
The Bigger Fight
🗽 Baraka was inspecting Delaney Hall (a controversial ICE facility) with 3 Congress members when arrested
📹 Video evidence shows he was invited inside, lawyers claim
🛑 Feds say he ignored warnings to leave – “No one is above the law”
Why This Matters
🔥 2024 election angle: Baraka is running for NJ governor
🚨 ICE crackdown: Trump’s team is arresting critics of immigration policies
✊ Protesters rallied outside court chanting “Close Delaney Hall!”
What’s Next?
📜 Lawyers will file to dismiss the case next month
⏳ Trial could happen by late July
💥 ACLU calls this “bullying by the Trump administration”