Arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka at ICE Facility

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
Progressive Newark Democratic Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested for trespassing at an ICE facility and compared the fight over immigration to biblical proportions. He appeared in federal court and his defense team contested the arrest, declining a plea deal.

Key Points

  • Baraka compared the fight over immigration to biblical proportions
  • The defense team contested the arrest and declined a plea deal
  • The trespassing charge against Baraka is a class C misdemeanor

Pros

  • Standing up for constitutional rights
  • Drawing attention to immigration issues

Cons

  • Arrest and potential legal consequences