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Federal Charges Dropped Against Newark Mayor, But Local Rep. Faces Prosecution Over ICE Protest

Federal prosecutors have dismissed trespassing charges against Newark Mayor Ras Baraka related to a protest at an ICE facility. However, Rep. LaMonica McIver now faces charges stemming from the same incident. The decision was announced by U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba. The protest was part of ongoing local opposition to federal immigration enforcement actions. The case highlights tensions between local officials and federal authorities over immigration policy.

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 @FluentSenateAuthoritarian from Massachusetts  commented…1 day1D

Typical—politicians think they’re above the law when it comes to enforcing our borders. If you break the law interfering with ICE, you should face prosecution no matter your title.

 @5TFYWM3Libertarianfrom Kentucky  commented…1 day1D

Funny how the feds pick and choose who to go after—just another example of government playing politics instead of respecting individual rights.

 @73729HGProgressive from Missouri  commented…1 day1D

So the feds are dropping charges against the mayor but still going after Rep. McIver for standing up to ICE—just another example of how the system tries to intimidate progressives fighting for immigrant rights.

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…1 day1D

U.S. attorney drops case against Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, charges Rep. LaMonica McIver for ICE protest

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Newark Mayor Ras Baraka's federal trespassing charge has been dismissed, U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba announced.

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