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Federal authorities arrest public officials re: immigration detention facility visit

  1. Original Date Announced

    May 9, 2025

    The New York Times reports that Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested by Homeland Security Investigations and charged with trespassing after he accompanied three members of Congress on an oversight visit to the new immigration detention center at Delaney Hall. Baraka and city officials have said the facility is operating without a valid certificate of occupancy. Baraka was not allowed to enter with the representatives, and was arrested after he left the premises.

    Trump 2.0 [ID #1753]

    2025.05.09 Newark’s Mayor Arrested at Protest Outside ICE Detention Center - New York Times
  2. Subsequent Trump and Court Action(s)

    • May 9, 2025

      2025.05.09 DHS - Members of Congress Break into Delaney Hall Detention Center

      DHS issued a press release stating that "a group of protestors, including two members of the U.S. House of Representatives, stormed the gate and broke into the detention facility." DHS called the incident a "bizarre political stunt," and stated that “allegations made by Newark politicians that Delaney does not have the proper permitting are false.”

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    • May 14, 2025

      2025.05.14 DHS - DHS Reminds Congressional Members of ICE's Guidelines to Schedule Tours of ICE Detention Facilities

      DHS issued a press release reiterating ICE’s facility visitation guidelines for member of Congress and their staff. DHS states the reminder comes “[a]fter members of Congress broke into Delaney Hall and assaulted Immigration and Customers Enforcement (ICE) agents.”

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    • May 20, 2025

      2025.05.20 Reported: U.S. attorney drops case against Mayor Baraka, charges Rep. LaMonica McIver - CBS News

      U.S. Attorney Alina Habba dropped criminal charges against Newark Mayor, Ras Baraka, but announces criminal charges against Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-NJ) for "assaulting, impeding and interfering with law enforcement."  DHS Secretary Noem issued a statement indicating that the decision to charge McIver came after "a thorough review of the video footage of Delaney Hall."

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Current Status

None

Original Trump Policy Status

Status: Reported
Subject Matter: Enforcement
Agencies Affected: DHS

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