Newark Mayor Arrested at ICE Facility; More Arrests Possible, Including Congress Members

Arrest at ICE Detention Facility

• 📌 Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested for trespassing at the Delaney Hall ICE detention facility after being invited by the building owner.
• ⚠️ ICE claims Congresswoman L. M. McIver, Bonnie Watson Coleman, and Robert Menendez Jr. "stormed the gate and broke in," with a spokesperson alleging they assaulted ICE officers.
• 💬 Congresswoman Watson Coleman refuted the claims on social media, calling the notion of her or colleagues bodyslamming officers "absurd."

Mayor Baraka's Account

• 🗣️ Mayor Baraka stated he was invited by the building owner and was present for over an hour before being asked to leave.
• 🤥 He described the ICE spokesperson's claims as a lie, asserting that no one was slammed and they did not storm the facility.
• 🏢 Baraka clarified his visit was to demand an updated certificate of occupancy from the contractor, not related to immigration.

Reactions and Support

• ✊ Protesters rallied in Foley Square in support of Mayor Baraka, emphasizing the importance of elected officials standing up for immigrants.
• 🤝 Political opponents defended Baraka, highlighting that while he was released, many immigrants are not, and solidarity is needed.
• ⚖️ Congressman Menendez Jr. pointed out that federal law grants members of Congress the right to enter federal facilities for oversight purposes.

Ongoing Investigation

• 🚨 ICE has suggested that more arrests are likely, including potentially members of Congress, though no additional arrests have been announced yet.
• 📰 The situation continues to develop, with further updates expected.