Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested for trespassing while attempting to participate in an oversight tour of the ICE facility, Delaney Hall, with members of Congress. He was denied entry and ignored multiple warnings to leave the area

Local officials, including Mayor Baraka, have raised concerns that the facility was renovated without proper permits and inspections, posing safety risks. They also argue against the legality of private immigration detention centers in New Jersey

Mayor Baraka was charged with trespassing, a misdemeanor. His release was supported by Governor Phil Murphy, who expressed outrage over the arrest. Baraka claims the charges are politically motivated

DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin alleged that body camera footage showed assaults by members of Congress on ICE officers, though these claims have been vigorously denied by the lawmakers