Newark Mayor Defies ICE After Warrantless Raid, Vows to Protect Civil Rights
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka’s strong response to a recent ICE raid underscores the rising tensions between local authorities and federal immigration enforcement. The raid, which targeted a local establishment, resulted in the detention of both undocumented individuals and US citizens, a point the mayor emphasized as a blatant violation of constitutional rights. The mayor highlighted the particularly egregious case of a detained US military veteran whose service documentation was questioned, further fueling outrage over the incident. This action, the mayor stated, demonstrates a clear disregard for fundamental rights and liberties.
The mayor’s declaration that “Newark will not stand by idly” signals a determined stance against what he perceives as unlawful and terrorizing actions by ICE.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood