Ras Baraka, who was released from custody Friday night, is one of six major Democratic candidates competing in the gubernatorial primary on June 10.

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested at an ICE facility during a visit with members of New Jersey's congressional delegation.

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka (D) was arrested by federal officials Friday during a protest at a newly opened immigration detention facility in his city, officials said. Interim U.S. attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba — a longtime ally of President Donald Trump and his personal attorney — said Baraka “committed trespass and ignored multiple warnings from Homeland Security Investigations to remove himself.