Ras Baraka, mayor of Newark, New Jersey, has become a prominent figure in the fight against private immigration detention centers, especially following his arrest at the Delaney Hall facility while protesting. Baraka has initiated a lawsuit against federal authorities after his arrest, which he argues was unlawful. This incident highlights the targeting of cities like Newark by the Trump administration regarding immigration issues. Baraka is also a frontrunner in the gubernatorial race and aims to implement progressive policies while addressing federal funding cuts affect his city.
We wanted them to allow our inspectors to inspect the property and to apply for a certificate of occupancy. They don't have one.
If elected, he would be the first Black governor in New Jersey and only the second Black governor in the country.
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