The arrest followed an intense struggle in which immigrant rights protestors surrounded Mayor Ray Baraka to try and prevent his arrest.

Eleven candidates are running to replace the term-limited Phil Murphy as governor of New Jersey. The Garden State is one of only two gubernatorial races happening in 2025, and the off-year election will be many New Jerseyans' first chance to vote since the contentious 2024 presidential race.

Five democrats vying for New Jersey governor clash over plans to take on high property taxes and rising expenses — while handling transportation crises and federal cuts under President Trump.

Newark, New Jersey Mayor Ras Baraka was briefly arrested at an ICE detention center. The arrest occurred during an unannounced inspection by members of New Jersey's congressional delegation.

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott is speaking out against the arrest Newark Mayor Ras Baraka for protesting the construction of a new ICE detention center.

Newark Mayor, and New Jersey gubernatorial candidate, Ras Baraka, was arrested at an ICE detention facility for alleged trespassing. According to Alina Habba, the interim U.S. attorney for the District of New Jersey,

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and all his primary opponents for NJ governor are arguing they can stand up to President Donald Trump.