Lawmakers, Mayor Arrested After ICE Facility Protest
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Three Democratic lawmakers and Newark Mayor Ras Baraka were arrested after protesting at a newly opened ICE facility. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) claims the group assaulted officers, releasing bodycam footage as evidence. Baraka denies wrongdoing, stating he was never asked to leave. DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin warned of further arrests. The incident sparked protests in Lower Manhattan, with claims of unlawful facility operation adding to the controversy.
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