Newark Mayor Denies Trespassing At Immigration Detention Center

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka called the trespassing charges bogus. "I was invited in, then they arrested me on the sidewalk."

New Jersey Reacts After Ras Baraka Arrested Outside ICE Prison

The controversial arrest of a New Jersey governor candidate is sparking a debate in the Garden State.

Newark Mayor Arrested Protesting New ICE Detention Facility (UPDATED)

VIDEO: Mayor Ras Baraka – a candidate for New Jersey governor – was arrested at a protest outside a controversial ICE detention facility.

Prisons, Profits, Protests: Controversy Rages Over New ICE Jail In NJ

“​What we're seeing should alarm everyone,” advocates said. Here's what a Trump-appointed federal prosecutor has to say about Delaney Hall.

New Essex County Sheriff Appointees Include Trailblazing Promotion

Amir Jones announced two key leadership appointments within the Essex County Sheriff’s Office.

Activists Protest Outside New ICE Detention Center In Newark

"While we were going back and forth in court, handing over documents, they began putting detainees inside the building," Newark's mayor said

Impeach Trump, NJ Activists Urge At ‘Convention For Justice’

“It’s the same playbook that they used in my first term, and Republicans are not going to allow them to get away with it again,” Trump said.

ICE Opens New Immigrant Detention Center In NJ – Despite State Ban

Delaney Hall in Newark is now officially housing detainees for ICE. Here’s what to know about the controversial new facility.

Sewerage Commission Rebates $537K To New Jersey Towns, Cities

The Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission recently announced the dollar amounts for its Municipal Rebate Incentive Program.

Federal Budget Cuts Devastate Domestic Violence Group In Essex County

A group that expects to serve 1,200 victims of domestic violence and their children in Essex County this year is facing “imminent closure.”

Black Masculinity Under Attack Again

The downgrade of Shedeur Sanders from the first round to the fifth round by the N.F.L. is a teachable moment in the U.S..

Essex County Settles Lawsuit With Prison Detainee For $252K: Report

The county reached a six-figure settlement with a man who claims he was pepper sprayed and beaten by correctional officers, a report says.

Protesters Plan Car Caravan Picket At Port Newark On ‘May Day’

Protesters are planning to demonstrate at one of the busiest cargo ports on the East Coast, organizers say.

Anti-Trump Protests Planned In New Jersey On 'May Day' (Here’s Where)

Another round of demonstrations against the Trump administration are being planned across New Jersey.

Convention For ‘Justice And Resistance’ Taking Place In Newark

“Come join us for a day filled with inspiring speakers and community building activities.”

Newark Mayor Shares Success Stories In 2025 State Of City Speech

See highlights and video footage from Ras Baraka’s 11th annual “State of the City” address here.

Primary Election Nears In Newark (See Candidate List)

Several Democrat and Republican candidates will appear on the ballot in Newark. Here’s who made the cut for the 2025 primary.

2025 Newark School Board Election: See Results Here (UPDATED)

Newark voters went to the polls to take part in the annual school board election on Tuesday. Here are the uncertified results.

Historic Newark School Election Taking Place Tuesday (What To Know)

A unique voting bloc is about to take power in New Jersey’s largest city: 16 and 17-year-olds.

Ras J. Baraka: A Cornerstone to Rebuilding the Village

Mayor Baraka has dramatically reduced homicides in the city since being elected as mayor of Newark.

Ras Baraka Pushes Progressive As His NJ Governor Bid Heats Up

The Democratic mayor of Newark has embraced the “progressive” wing of New Jersey politics. Will it be enough to catapult him to victory?

NJ Governor Pardons Dozens Of Ex-Prisoners – Again (See The List)

Phil Murphy’s latest round of clemency comes just a few months after President Trump pardoned dozens of Jan. 6 defendants from New Jersey.

Security Guards Will Get Pay Bump From Newark Housing Authority

Higher salaries will result in more experienced guards, advocates say.

Protests Against Trump, DOGE Education Cuts Continue In Newark

Some staff layoffs are already taking place at Rutgers, a union spokesperson said. A rally is planned for Tuesday at Military Park.

Newark Mayor To Hold ‘State Of City’ Speech, Free Tickets Available

Ras Baraka will present the 2025 State of the City address on April 17.

4 Takeaways From Cory Booker’s Record-Setting ‘Filibuster’ Speech

The New Jersey senator got a big thumbs-up from supporters like Kamala Harris. Others have called it a “filibuster of nothing.”

March Planned In Newark On Anniversary Of MLK Assassination

Activists are planning to hold a “March Against Injustice, Racism and Dictatorship” in Newark on April 4.

Cory Booker Bashes Trump, Musk For 24+ Hours On Senate Floor (UPDATED)

The New Jersey lawmaker broke the record for the longest speech in Senate history.

Newark Issues 'Stop Work' Order On New ICE Detention Center

ICE has reached a $1 billion deal to reopen a federal immigration detention center in Newark. Not so fast, the city’s mayor says.

ICE Arrests NJ Restaurant Owner In Newark, Reports Say

He was previously convicted of “acting as an agent of a foreign government,” and is potentially facing deportation, authorities say.

DOGE Pulled Plug On USAID Diplomat Program, NJ Congresswoman Says

Rep. LaMonica McIver alleged that the program was cut as part of the Trump administration's “political attacks” on USAID.

NJ Protesters Rally In Newark Against Potential State Budget Cuts

It’s not time for cost-cutting – it’s time for “courage,” these activists say.

‘Hotbeds Of Hate’: NJ Report Examines Latest Anti-Muslim Cases

CAIR-NJ identified two "hotbeds of hate" in the state when it comes to "Islamophobia."

Trump Wrong For Using ‘Wartime Law’ To Deport Immigrants, Booker Says

The nation isn’t at war – and immigrants aren’t “invading” it, Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey said.

Power Plant In Newark Ignites Another Protest From Outraged Residents

“For decades, our community has been targeted as a dumping ground,” an activist said. “This is environmental racism – period.”

Hundreds Protest Against Reopening ICE Detention Facility In Newark

President Donald Trump says a "large-scale invasion" is taking place. These New Jersey immigrants and their supporters are pushing back.

2025 Newark School Board Election: Candidate Forum, Ballot Drawing

This will be the first year that 16 and 17-year-olds will be allowed to vote in the Newark Board of Education election.

Newark Protesters Will March Against Trump, Musk, Federal Cuts

Activists say they’re also protesting the ongoing federal immigration crackdown and the nationwide rollback of DEI programs.

Activists Keep Pushing Back On Newark Power Plant Proposal

The Ironbound Community Corporation is encouraging residents to attend an upcoming virtual meeting of the PVSC.

‘Fuera ICE’: Protest Against Detention Facility Planned In Newark

A plan is underway to reopen a 1,000-bed immigrant detention center in New Jersey – the first under President Trump’s second term.