Mayor Ras Baraka was released from detention after being apprehended during a demonstration against a controversial ICE facility operated by GEO Group. Baraka, the Mayor of Newark, New Jersey, was arrested for leading a protest outside the Delaney Hall Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility. Despite the arrest, Baraka expressed gratitude towards the officers for their efforts to make him feel comfortable during the experience. The protest aimed to halt operations at the privately managed detention center run by GEO Group. Former Newark Mayor and current U.S. Senator Cory Booker defended Baraka, denouncing the arrest as unnecessary and criticizing the federal intervention. The facility, previously flagged for safety violations, was reopened by GEO Group despite legal challenges. Baraka has taken legal action against GEO Group, citing its failure to meet local regulations and the negative impact of the facility on the community. The arrest of Mayor Baraka was justified by Acting U.S. Attorney Alina Habba, who emphasized that everyone must comply with the law, including public officials. Governor Phil Murphy and other politicians called for the immediate release of Mayor Baraka.