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U.S. attorney drops case against Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, charges Rep. LaMonica McIver for ICE protest
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka's federal trespassing charge has been dismissed, but Rep. LaMonica McIver is now facing charges.
Feds target Newark, Jersey City, Paterson and Hoboken as sanctuary cities in new lawsuit
The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Newark, Paterson, Hoboken and Jersey City for what they allege are sanctuary city practices.
New Jersey Democratic Rep. McIver released on recognizance on federal assault charges
A federal judge in New Jersey ordered Democratic Rep. LaMonica McIver released on her own recognizance during the ...
U.S. attorney drops charge against Newark Mayor Ras Baraka
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka's federal trespassing charge has been dismissed, U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba announced.
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka's arrest could shake up New Jersey's Democratic primary for governor
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka’s arrest last week at a federal immigration detention facility could shake up the New Jersey governor ...
New Jersey judge chastises Alina Habba over Newark mayor’s ‘worrisome’ arrest
A New Jersey judge dismissed the charges against Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, harshly rebuking interim U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba over his arrest.
Ras Baraka Blasts Alina Habba After Arrest: 'Get Better Information'
The Newark, New Jersey, mayor has responded to accusations of trespass at an ICE facility from interim U.S. Attorney Alina ...
Trump administration sues four New Jersey cities over sanctuary policies
New Jersey cities face a lawsuit from the Trump administration over sanctuary policies. Local officials defend their stance, citing constitutional rights and community safety.