Newark Mayor Sues U.S. Attorney Over Arrest | JQJO

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka filed a federal lawsuit against New Jersey's acting U.S. Attorney Alina Habba, alleging false arrest, malicious prosecution, and defamation following his arrest at an immigration detention center. Habba, a former Trump lawyer, claims Baraka trespassed. The lawsuit accuses Habba of politically motivated actions, aiming to shift New Jersey's political landscape. The incident involved a scuffle with U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver, also facing charges. Baraka, who claims he was invited onto the property, asserts his arrest was an abuse of power.