ICE Arrests Mayor
NEWARK, NJ – May 9, 2025 — In a stunning display of political defiance, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested Friday after illegally attempting to enter a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility — a direct violation of federal law that underscores the dangerous consequences of Democrat-led resistance to immigration enforcement.
Acting U.S. Attorney Alina Habba confirmed the arrest, stating Baraka was warned multiple times by Homeland Security agents to vacate the restricted federal property but “willfully chose to trespass.” In a firm statement shared on X, Habba said: “No one is above the law — not even elected officials.”
Joining Baraka in the attempted breach were three far-left members of New Jersey’s congressional delegation: Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman, Rob Menendez, and LaMonica McIver, all Democrats. The group reportedly tried to force their way into the Delaney Hall ICE Detention Center — a facility used to hold illegal immigrants, including those with violent criminal records.
But this wasn’t just a political stunt. According to the Department of Homeland Security, the group stormed a federal gate, bypassed security, and took over a guard shack — putting officers and detainees at risk. DHS described the act as “reckless, illegal, and dangerous.”
“Had these members of Congress followed the proper legal channels, we would have arranged a formal tour,” said DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. “Instead, they endangered lives and broke the law.”
This escalating confrontation is just the latest chapter in the ongoing battle between President Trump’s administration and sanctuary city politicians determined to block immigration enforcement at every turn.
Mayor Baraka — a vocal critic of ICE and currently campaigning for governor — has aligned himself with radical open-border advocates who oppose the Trump administration’s efforts to detain and deport violent illegal aliens. The city of Newark recently filed a lawsuit against ICE, claiming the Delaney Hall facility lacks city permits. DHS has since refuted those allegations, confirming that all legal inspections and federal building codes have been met.
Despite Baraka and his allies’ claims of “intimidation,” footage and reports confirm the facility is safe, secure, and operating legally under Trump administration directives.
Key Takeaways for Concerned Americans:
- Democrat leaders attempted to illegally enter a federal immigration facility
- ICE and DHS confirmed all permits and safety inspections are in place
- The Biden-era opposition to law enforcement continues to put American safety at risk
- President Trump’s immigration crackdown is being challenged in real-time by radical left-wing officials
As the nation continues to deal with the fallout of Biden’s failed border policies, this incident serves as a stark reminder that law and order must be defended, no matter how politically inconvenient it may be for the left.
