Newark Mayor Ras Baraka Details Arrest After ICE Detention Center Visit

Baraka's Account of ICE Detention Center Visit

• 💡 Mayor Ras Baraka refutes claims of storming the ICE detention center, stating he was invited onto the property.
• 🎯 He asserts that all statements made by ICE about the incident, including the presence of migrants or any physical altercations, are complete lies.
• 🔑 Baraka clarifies that the property is owned by GEO, not ICE, which is a relevant point in their ongoing legal case.

Interaction with ICE Agents

• 🗣️ Baraka states he was on the property for over an hour and a half, during which no ICE agents spoke to him.
• 🚶 He explains that he left the premises voluntarily after being told to do so.
• ⚠️ Upon exiting, ICE agents attempted to arrest him, leading to a confrontation that is visible in video footage.

Arrest and Intimidation Allegations

• ❓ Baraka expresses surprise at his attempted arrest, questioning the reason as he believed he had done nothing wrong and had complied with requests to leave.
• 🏛️ He suggests the arrest attempt was a form of intimidation.
• 🤝 He also notes that members of Congress were on a tour, invited by ICE, and were also made to wait for an extended period without being shown anything.