Ras Baraka, Newark’s mayor, is in the news over recent clashes with ICE and local protests—he’s been fighting immigration enforcement for years.
ICE agents attempted to stop a fleeing driver in Newark, resulting in a crash involving multiple vehicles and three children injured. Newark Mayor Ras Baraka condemned the pursuit, citing safety concerns and local laws. The driver was hospitalized; ICE's tactics face criticism amid broader debates on immigration enforcement.