Newark Mayor Arrested: Congress Members Demand Release Amidst Controversy

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka Arrested at ICE Detention Center: Congress Members Detail Events Newark, NJ – Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested on trespassing charges at an ICE detention center on May 9th, 2025. The arrest has sparked outrage and calls for his immediate release from three New Jersey congress members who witnessed the event. Representative LaMonica McIver recounted the moment a Homeland Security officer declared, "I am going to arrest the mayor." She described the subsequent actions of the officer and the congress members' presence during the arrest. Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman stated, "He should be released immediately." Her statement underscores the immediate concern and demand for the mayor's release. Representative Rob Menendez Jr. added that the mayor was "approached with over 20 armed individuals who were also masked." This detail highlights the unusual and potentially concerning nature of the arrest. The incident is currently under investigation, and the mayor's supporters are demanding transparency and accountability.