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Should Newark's Mayor Ras Baraka Be Held Accountable for His Protest Arrest or Was It a Political Targeting?

June 06, 2025

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Should Newark's Mayor Ras Baraka Be Held Accountable for His Protest Arrest or Was It a Political Targeting?

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In a bold move that underscores the ongoing tensions between Democratic leadership and federal authorities, Newark Mayor and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Ras Baraka has filed a lawsuit against interim U.S. Attorney for New Jersey, Alina Habba. Baraka alleges false arrest and malicious prosecution following his arrest on May 9 outside a federal immigration center…

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