Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested while protesting at an ICE detention center in New Jersey, amid escalating tensions between local lawmakers and federal authorities. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has warned that more arrests of Democratic lawmakers are possible following the incident, which involved a clash between Congressional Democrats and ICE officials. As protesters rallied against the detention facility, which houses serious offenders, including child rapists and murderers, Baraka was charged with trespassing after allegedly ignoring multiple warnings to leave the premises. DHS released bodycam footage documenting the arrest, prompting discussions on potential legal consequences for other participating lawmakers. Baraka has since been released but continues to advocate against the detention center, asserting that his actions were justified and necessary for oversight.