Ras J. Baraka
Ras J. Baraka is the mayor of Newark, New Jersey, known for his advocacy on social justice issues and his commitment to improving the lives of residents in his city. A member of the Democratic Party, Baraka has been vocal in his opposition to the Trump administration's immigration policies, particularly regarding the expansion of immigrant detention facilities. He has a background in education and community activism, having previously served as the principal of a high school and as a city councilman. His recent protest against the GEO Group's immigrant detention center highlights his dedication to protecting immigrant rights and ensuring that local laws are upheld.
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Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka said his office was 'concerned about reports of what has transpired at Delaney Hall this evening.'
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Ras J. Baraka is the mayor of Newark who was involved in the incident with Representative McIver.
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Ras J. Baraka is the mayor of Newark who was arrested during the ICE protest.
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Ras J. Baraka is the mayor of Newark who was arrested during a protest against an immigrant detention center.
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Ras Baraka, the mayor of Newark, was arrested for trespassing at an ICE detention center.
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Ras J. Baraka, the mayor of Newark, was arrested while protesting at an immigration detention facility.
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Ras J. Baraka, the mayor of Newark, led a protest against the immigrant detention facility.
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