Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested for allegedly criminally trespassing at an ICE facility in New Jersey. He ignored warnings from Homeland Security Investigations and was taken into custody. Several Democrats, including Rep. LaMonica McIver and Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, were conducting federal oversight at the facility.
Key Points
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka arrested for trespassing at ICE facility
Ignored warnings from Homeland Security Investigations
Joined Democrats conducting federal oversight at the facility
Cons
Disregard for law and authority
Potential risk to safety of law enforcement agents and detainees