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American Focus > Blog > Politics > Newark Mayor Baraka Planning to Sue Feds After Arrest at Detention Center – Alina Habba Responds |
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Newark Mayor Baraka Planning to Sue Feds After Arrest at Detention Center – Alina Habba Responds |

Last updated: June 2, 2025 10:00 pm
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Newark Mayor Ras Baraka’s Legal Maneuvers: A Federal Showdown

In a dramatic twist of events, Newark’s Mayor Ras Baraka is gearing up to initiate a lawsuit against federal authorities following his recent arrest at the Delaney Hall detention center. This unconventional turn comes on the heels of a federal magistrate judge’s scathing remarks directed at U.S. Attorney Alina Habba, who had hastily charged Baraka with a criminal offense only to dismiss the charges a week later.

Baraka’s arrest, which occurred last month, stemmed from his unauthorized entry into the Delaney Hall ICE detention facility—a move that some might consider a bold act of civil disobedience. His subsequent arrest for criminal trespass has sparked a whirlwind of controversy and political maneuvering.

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka arrested for criminal trespass at ICE detention facility / screen image

After much deliberation, Alina Habba announced that her office had decided to drop the misdemeanor trespass charge against Baraka. In her statement, she emphasized the importance of transparency, even extending an invitation for Baraka to tour the Delaney Hall facility, insisting that there was nothing to hide.

“In the spirit of public interest, I invite the mayor to tour Delaney Hall. The government has nothing to hide at this facility, and I will personally accompany the mayor so he can see that firsthand,” Habba said, perhaps forgetting that the optics of such a tour might not be the best for her office.

As if the situation couldn’t get any more complex, Habba also revealed that Democratic Congresswoman LaMonica McIver has been charged with assaulting ICE agents—a move that adds yet another layer to the already tangled web of political and legal conflicts in Newark.

Today my office has charged Congresswoman McIver with violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 111(a)(1) for assaulting, impeding and interfering with law enforcement. pic.twitter.com/TV00uwRtKq

— US Attorney Habba (@USAttyHabba) May 19, 2025

The courtroom drama escalated further when Judge Andre Espinosa, who had previously cautioned Habba against discussing Baraka publicly, conducted a virtual hearing that revealed the judge’s irritation with the prosecution. He noted that the quick dismissal of the charges against Baraka was a troubling indication of misjudgment on the part of the federal prosecutors.

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“The arrest and subsequent dismissal of charges suggests a worrisome misstep,” Judge Espinosa stated, calling for a higher standard of conduct from prosecutors, as if he were attempting to remind them of their professional obligations. Baraka, overheard on a hot mic, couldn’t resist a quip about the judge’s sharp critique, exclaiming, “Jesus, he tore these people a new a**hole. Good grief.”

As tensions mount, the matter has taken yet another turn with Habba publicly criticizing Baraka following a leak about his plans to sue federal authorities.

“Shocking” leak from Mayor Baraka’s team: He is planning to sue the Feds.

My advice to the mayor—feel free to join me in prioritizing violent crime and public safety. Far better use of time for the great citizens of New Jersey.

“Shocking” leak from Mayor Baraka’s team: He is planning to sue the Feds.

My advice to the mayor – feel free to join me in prioritizing violent crime and public safety. Far better use of time for the great citizens of New Jersey.

— Alina Habba (@AlinaHabba) June 3, 2025

In conclusion, as Mayor Baraka prepares to take on the federal government in court, one can only wonder whether this legal battle will yield any substantive outcomes or merely serve as a political distraction from the pressing issues facing Newark and its residents. The unfolding saga serves as a reminder of the intricate dance between local and federal authorities, often marked by legal skirmishes and political posturing.

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