Sun May 11 10:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Newark Mayor Arrested, Vows Legal Fight Against Immigration Detention Center

**Newark, NJ –** Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, arrested Tuesday for trespassing during a protest against a new immigration detention facility, has vowed to continue his legal battle against the facility’s operator, The Geo Group. Baraka, who was released after five hours, joined three members of Congress in a demonstration outside the 1,000-bed Delaney Hall detention center. He maintains the facility should not be open due to alleged building permit violations. Speaking on MSNBC Saturday, Baraka stated the city’s legal challenge against The Geo Group will continue, and he may participate in future protests.

This incident is one of several key political stories unfolding across the US. Other headlines include:

* **Pentagon’s Anti-DEI Purge:** Military leaders have been ordered to remove books promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) from their libraries by May 21st.
* **University President’s Name Removed:** University of Michigan President Santa Ono’s name was removed from a letter condemning the Trump administration’s interference in academia after he accepted a position at the University of Florida.
* **Columbia University Protests:** Protests at Columbia University led to arrests, including the daughter of actors Maggie Gyllenhaal and Peter Sarsgaard, and the temporary suspension of student journalists.
* **Trump Administration Overhaul Halted:** A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s large-scale government restructuring due to lack of Congressional authorization.
* **Tennessee Earthquake:** A 4.1 magnitude earthquake rattled parts of the southern US, causing no significant damage or injuries.
* **Google Data Privacy Settlement:** Google has agreed to pay $1.375 billion to settle allegations of violating user data privacy in Texas.
* **Cannabis Research Bill:** A new bill aims to allow research on cannabis despite its Schedule I classification.

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