Ras Baraka
United StatespoliticianMaleb. 19707.0Global Dominance: 0.05%Ras Baraka is the mayor of Newark, New Jersey, known for his advocacy on social justice issues and community engagement. He has been vocal about the impact of immigration policies on local communities and has raised concerns about the actions of ICE in New Jersey, highlighting the need for fair treatment of undocumented individuals.
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Newark Mayor Ras Baraka spoke about the legal actions against the GEO Group regarding the detention facility.
Delaney Hall: Newark officials threaten more legal action if they don’t get access detention facilityUnited States· 2026-06-02Ras Baraka is the mayor of Newark who declared a curfew to contain the protests.
Gobierno Trump y Nueva Jersey acuerdan reanudar visitas en centro de inmigrantes de Newark - Mundo
Paraguay· 2026-06-01
Ras Baraka, the mayor of Newark, declared a curfew in the city following disturbances outside the Delaney Hall immigrant detention center.
Decretan toque de queda en Newark tras disturbios frente a centro de detención de migrantes
Guatemala· 2026-05-31Ras Baraka is the mayor of Newark who imposed a nighttime curfew around Delaney Hall.
Tensão aumenta em centro de detenção de imigrantes em Nova Jérsia | ICE
Portugal· 2026-05-31
Newark mayor Ras Baraka was arrested after requesting to enter the facility.
‘We are not criminals’: protests erupt as hunger strike rocks New Jersey ICE jail | New Jersey
United Kingdom· 2026-05-27
Ras Baraka is the mayor of Newark who criticized the actions of ICE during a pursuit that ended in a collision.
Los detalles de una persecución del ICE en Newark que terminó en un choque que dejó varios heridosGuatemala· 2026-02-27Newark mayor Ras Baraka was mentioned as a progressive candidate in the primary.
Democrat Mikie Sherrill elected governor of New Jersey | New JerseyUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-05
Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested during the incident and detained for several hours.
Pam Bondi says DOJ agents will be deployed to ICE facilities to protect federal agentsUnited States· 2025-09-27
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested along with Rep. LaMonica McIver after several lawmakers attempted to gain access to the ICE facility.
Democrats' heated ICE rhetoric resurfaces after Dallas facility shootingUnited States· 2025-09-25
Newark mayor Ras Baraka was there with a group of lawmakers trying to observe a detention center.
Immigrant rights activists braced for crackdown as Trump threatens to target ‘leftwing’ groups | US immigrationUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-20
Ras Baraka is the mayor of Newark who was arrested during an immigration protest.
Trump se postuló con una promesa de venganza. La está cumpliendo
Dominican Republic· 2025-08-25
Ras Baraka is a Democratic mayor who was arrested amid the investigations.
ماجرای انتقامگیری به سبک ترامپ؛ «این همان چیزی است که وعده داده بود!»
Iran· 2025-08-25
Habba brought a trespassing charge against Newark Mayor Ras Baraka stemming from his visit to a federal immigration detention centre.
Former Trump lawyer Alina Habba not eligible to serve as New Jersey U.S. attorney, judge rules
Canada· 2025-08-22
Ras Baraka was shielded from arrest during a protest at a facility by LaMonica McIver.
Democrats say Trump is illegally blocking them from visiting Ice detention: ‘The goal is to bully us’ | US immigrationUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-13
After Newark Mayor Ras Baraka entered the facility’s secured area, federal agents warned him to leave.
GOP rep calls to censure NJ Democrat charged in ICE facility incidentUnited States· 2025-07-24
Ras Baraka, Newark's Democratic mayor, was involved in a chaotic scene with immigration agents.
Judges reject Trump pick for top New Jersey federal prosecutor, DOJ removes successor
Guyana· 2025-07-23
Ras Baraka, Newark’s Democratic mayor, was arrested by Habba for allegedly trespassing in an immigration detention facility.
Federal judges vote against extending Habba's term as U.S. attorneyUnited States· 2025-07-22
The city’s mayor, Ras Baraka, was arrested during a clash outside of a Newark detention facility.
Facing pressure from all sides, ICE gets a windfall of cash to ramp up enforcementUnited States· 2025-07-20
Delaney Hall was the scene where Democrat Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested and charged with trespassing in a clash with federal immigration officials in May.
Democrats blast new plan to use military bases to house illegal migrantsUnited States· 2025-07-19
Ras Baraka, the mayor of Newark, was arrested while checking the conditions of an ICE detention facility and has called for protests against immigrant persecution.
medo de deportação paralisa comunidade brasileira nos EUA, relata enviado especial do GLOBO
Brazil· 2025-07-13
Ras Baraka, mayor of Newark, was arrested by ICE agents, prompting criticism from Zohran Mamdani.
Benjamin Netanyahu answers whether he is worried about being arrested in New York CityUnited States· 2025-07-08
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested at the scene after he tried to join the lawmakers inside the facility.
Lawmakers who tried to visit ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ amid humanitarian concerns were denied entryUnited States· 2025-07-04
Ras Baraka, Newark’s mayor, was arrested while protesting outside an immigration detention center.
New York mayoral candidate arrested by Ice: ‘Trump is looking to stoke conflict, weaponize fear’ | New YorkUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-19
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested at the scene after attempting to join the three members of New Jersey’s congressional delegation.
DHS issues new guidance for lawmakers visiting ICE facilities after tense confrontationsUnited States· 2025-06-19
Ras Baraka is the mayor of Newark who was arrested during a protest outside an immigration detention center.
Who is Brad Lander? A candidate used to getting arrested shakes up New York’s mayoral raceUnited States· 2025-06-19
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested on May 9 during a protest against immigration detentions at an ICE centre.
Big Beautiful detentions: Top Democrats arrested, handcuffed and pushed to the ground under Trump administration; meet those caught in the crackdown
India· 2025-06-18
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested after attempting to enter an immigration detention facility.
At least 5 elected officials have been arrested or confronted by police while protesting Trump’s immigration policiesUnited States· 2025-06-18Newark, New Jersey, Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested on a trespassing charge outside a federal immigration detention centre in his city.
NYC mayoral candidate Brad Lander arrested by federal agents at immigration courtCanada· 2025-06-17
The arrest comes less than a month after charges were dropped against Newark, New Jersey, Mayor Ras Baraka for federal trespassing at Delaney Hall.
Brad Lander arrested by ICE agents for allegedly assaulting federal officerUnited States· 2025-06-17
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested while accompanying members of Congress to inspect a federal immigration detention center.
GOV GAVIN NEWSOM: Our democracy is threatened by Donald TrumpUnited States· 2025-06-17