Baraka Sues Over Politically Motivated Arrest | JQJO

Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka, a Democratic gubernatorial candidate, filed a federal lawsuit against the interim U.S. attorney for New Jersey and a Homeland Security agent. Baraka alleges his arrest outside an immigration detention center was politically motivated, claiming false arrest, malicious prosecution, and defamation. The lawsuit comes as early voting begins for the June 10 primary.