Ras J. Baraka
United StatespoliticianMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.09%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 set a mandatory curfew zone, leading to several arrests.
Trump pick raising questions in intelligence communityUnited States· 2026-06-03
Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka set a mandatory curfew zone, leading to several arrests.
What started protests outside New Jersey ICE facility?United States· 2026-06-01
Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka said his office was 'concerned about reports of what has transpired at Delaney Hall this evening.'
Newark ICE detainees escape after disturbance over foodUnited States· 2025-06-13
Ras J. Baraka is the mayor of Newark who was involved in the incident with Representative McIver.
D.O.J. Accuses Rep. LaMonica McIver of Assaulting 2 ICE Agents as Democrats Decry ChargesUnited States· 2025-05-20
Ras J. Baraka is the mayor of Newark who was arrested during the ICE protest.
3 Lawmakers Involved in Newark ICE Protest Could Be Arrested, DHS SaysUnited States· 2025-05-11
Ras J. Baraka is the mayor of Newark who was arrested during a protest against an immigrant detention center.
Prefeito de Newark, Nova Jersey, é preso por protesto em centro de detenção de imigrantes
Liechtenstein· 2025-05-10
Ras Baraka, the mayor of Newark, was arrested for trespassing at an ICE detention center.
Newark mayor Ras Baraka arrested, Alina Habba says no one is above the law
India· 2025-05-09
Ras J. Baraka, the mayor of Newark, was arrested while protesting at an immigration detention facility.
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka Arrested at Protest Outside ICE Detention CenterUnited States· 2025-05-09Ras J. Baraka, the mayor of Newark, led a protest against the immigrant detention facility.
Tense Standoff at New ICE Detention Center as Mayor Joins ProtestUnited States· 2025-05-06