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10-05-2025
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Who is the Democratic gubernatorial candidate arrested for trespassing at an ICE detention center?
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, who was arrested on Friday for trespassing at an ICE holding facility, is known as a far-left progressive who has a record of associating with controversial celebrities. Baraka, who is currently one of the top Democratic candidates for New Jersey governor, was arrested by Homeland Security personnel outside the Delaney Hall ICE detention center for his involvement in what the DHS called a "beyond bizarre political stunt." The prison currently holds alleged killers, MS-13 gang members and accused child rapists, among other criminal offenders. U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba announced that Baraka, one of the leading Democratic candidates for New Jersey governor, was arrested on Friday for his involvement in the incident. "The Mayor of Newark, Ras Baraka, committed trespass and ignored multiple warnings from Homeland Security Investigations to remove himself from the ICE detention center in Newark, New Jersey this afternoon," said Habba. "He has willingly chosen to disregard the law. That will not stand in this state. He has been taken into custody. NO ONE IS ABOVE THE LAW." Newark Mayor Takes Fight To The Gates Of Ice Detention Center Amid Legal Battle Over Alleged Safety Violations Read On The Fox News App According to Baraka's campaign website, if elected governor he envisions working to "deconstruct the state budget and reassemble with equity as our north star; judging every decision as either a step towards equity or a step towards inequity." Besides pushing these controversial "equity" policies, Baraka has been criticized for having a record of associating with questionable characters, including Sean "P. Diddy" Combs and radical antisemitic preacher Louis Farrakhan. When he was first running for mayor in 2014, Baraka was endorsed by P. Diddy. He posted about the endorsement on Facebook and in 2015 posted another picture of himself with the former rapper, saying, "great to see see you [P. Diddy] … you're welcome here anytime!" Baraka has also been caught on video applauding and embracing Farrakhan after an address in which the Nation of Islam preacher called White people "demons" and encouraged violence as retribution. The video – taken in 2004 at a Newark church – shows Baraka introducing Farrakhan to the congregation by calling him a major personal inspiration and "the leader of every Black person." During the speech, which was first reported on by the New York Post, Baraka stood to give Farrakhan a standing ovation two times. The first is after Farrakhan denounces the non-violent protests of the civil rights movement, saying, "We didn't believe in no non-violence. The cracker hit you on your jaw, you break his neck. That's the way we think." Baraka applauds again after Farrakhan demonizes White people as "the enemy." Dem Candidate Caught On Camera Applauding Notorious Antisemite's Violent Rhetoric: 'You Break His Neck' Local outlet Insider NJ reported that a spokesperson for Baraka's campaign confirmed the arrest, saying that he "was arrested and detained by ICE" and that he was being transported to the Homeland Security Investigations Newark field office. DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin told Fox News that Reps. Rob Menendez Jr., Bonnie Watson Coleman and LaMonica McIver, all New Jersey Democrats, were also involved in the incident and rushed through the facility's gates, demanding they be allowed to conduct an "oversight visit." The lawmakers were held up at the first checkpoint. Baraka, who has been protesting the facility's opening for months, was a regular presence at protests outside the building throughout the week. Baraka has said that using Delaney Hall for processing people in the country illegally goes against state and local law, leading the city to file a lawsuit in the Essex County Superior Court at the end of March. Newark Mayor Says Ice Agents Raided 'Without Warrant,' Violated Constitution In a press conference on Monday, Baraka said that GEO Group, the private company running the prison, is "following the pattern of the president of the United States who believes that he can just do what he wants to do and obscure the laws, national and constitutional laws, and they think they can do the same thing in the state of New Jersey and in Newark." Commenting on the arrest, New Jersey Sen. Jon Bramnick, a GOP gubernatorial candidate, told Fox News that "it doesn't really surprise me because he's been fighting the opening of Delaney Hall since it opened" and that the mayor "wasn't very pleased with ICE taking over Delaney Hall." Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., who is also a candidate for governor, condemned the arrest, calling it an "absolute outrage." Sherill said that Baraka "needs to be released immediately." Another Democratic gubernatorial candidate, Steven Fulop, who is mayor of Jersey City, also condemned the arrest, saying, "We're watching lines get crossed in real time" and that "this is a dangerous precedent." Dhs Unleashes Possible Money-saving Measure For Illegal Aliens To Self-deport: 'Safest Option' Meanwhile, Jack Ciattarelli, another GOP candidate for New Jersey governor, called Baraka's actions a "cheap publicity stunt." "In Newark, the airport is in the midst of an unprecedented & dangerous meltdown, the public schools are failing students & families, and there is crime in the streets every day. And yet its Mayor and leading Democrat candidate for Governor, [Ras Baraka], is busy shilling for illegal Immigrants at an ICE detention center with a cheap publicity stunt. Shameful," he posted on article source: Who is the Democratic gubernatorial candidate arrested for trespassing at an ICE detention center?
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- Politics
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Dem candidate caught on camera applauding notorious antisemite's violent rhetoric: 'You break his neck'
Progressive Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, one of the top Democratic candidates for New Jersey governor, was caught on video applauding and embracing radical Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan as he calls White people "demons" and calls for violence as retribution. Farrakhan, 91, is a longtime radical antisemite preacher known for making inflammatory statements against Jews, White people and LGBTQ individuals. He has also praised Adolf Hitler as a "great man" and has become one of the most controversial religious figures in the United States due to his derogatory comments about Israel. The video – taken in 2004 at a Newark church – shows Baraka introducing Farrakhan to the congregation by calling him a major personal inspiration and "the leader of every Black person." The full speech is viewable on the Nation of Islam website. 'Moderate' Dem Giving Rebuttal To Trump's Joint Address Promoted Staffer Who Boosted Farrakhan "I don't think that there's any man today, present today, that has the kind of moral authority or spiritual strength," Baraka said. "Not president, not community leader, not political international activist, nowhere that has the moral authority, the historical and political framework, that the Minister Farrakhan has, that. Who can stand where he stands and truly say that he is the leader of black people anywhere and everywhere." Read On The Fox News App During the speech, which was first reported on by the New York Post, Baraka stood to give Farrakhan a standing ovation two times. The first is after Farrakhan denounces the non-violent protests of the civil rights movement, saying, "We didn't believe in no non-violence. The cracker hit you on your jaw, you break his neck. That's the way we think." Baraka applauds again after Farrakhan demonizes White people as "the enemy." "Now the enemy comes in. You, the Crips, and the Bloods, they'll send people in to give you rumors about your brother over there. These demons will even kill a policeman and then blame it on you. You dealing with a devil, man. You're not dealing with righteous people. This cracker is the real devil. And you better wake up and realize that," said Farrakhan. During the speech, Farrakhan also criticized African Americans joining the military, saying, "I better not catch you in no d--- Army uniform fighting for the enemy." He also disparaged White women in particular and slammed interracial dating. Jewish Activists Blast 'Squad' Dem For 'Appalling' Defense Of Farrakhan Mural: 'Lack Of Fitness To Lead' This was not the last time Baraka hosted Farrakhan and gave him a platform to speak. A Farrakhan-aligned news outlet called The Final Call reported in 2012 that Baraka hosted Farrakhan to give a speech to over 1,000 high school students at Central High School in Newark, where he was principal. The New York Amsterdam News reported in 2017 that as Newark mayor, Baraka organized another Farrakhan address, titled "Separation or Death." According to the outlet, Farrakhan bashed the United States and the civil rights movement during this address. He also called for African Americans to be given reparations and to break away from the nation to form a separate state. Again in 2018, Essex News Daily reported that Farrakhan gave another speech in Newark, this time directly in support of Baraka, saying, "I came here tonight to stand for my brother; to stand for his mother; to stand for his family; to stand for you. That's why I'm here tonight." After the videos resurfaced, Baraka told Jewish Insider that he "will not be bullied or silenced into walking away from the fight for justice." "I will not be cowed into denouncing my lifelong work for peace, equality, and equity," Baraka said. "These latest accusations and insinuations aren't just false—they're a reflection of the fear my candidacy is provoking in the political establishment." "The Nation of Islam holds deep respect in many parts of the Black community because of the work they've done to reduce violence and support self-determination in neighborhoods that have been ignored and abandoned for generations," he added. Farrakhan is infamous for his hateful comments against White people and Jews, which have been closely monitored by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) for several years. The ADL, which has called Farrakhan "one of the most prominent antisemites," lists dozens of his quotes on its website, including several from past Saviours' Day speeches. SPLC has classified Nation of Islam as a hate group. Newark Mayor Ras Baraka Calls Defunding Police A 'Bourgeois Liberal' Solution Fox News Digital has exposed several Democrats in recent years for their embrace of Farrakhan, including multiple pastors, Democrat staffers and left-wing activists, including the left-wing Hip Hop Caucus' events and fields coordinator Terence Muhammad, Sen. Elissa Slotkin's top staffer Dr. Terra DeFoe, among others. Baraka's campaign website calls for voters to "reimagine New Jersey," as a state "where we come together, regardless of zip code, or race, or gender or nationality." His website also includes a comment he made to the New Jersey Globe in which he said as governor he would "deconstruct the state budget and reassemble with equity as our north star; judging every decision as either a step towards equity or a step towards inequity." Baraka did not respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment by the time of article source: Dem candidate caught on camera applauding notorious antisemite's violent rhetoric: 'You break his neck'
Fox News
28-03-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
Dem candidate caught on camera applauding notorious antisemite's violent rhetoric: 'You break his neck'
Progressive Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, one of the top Democratic candidates for New Jersey governor, was caught on video applauding and embracing radical Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan as he calls White people "demons" and calls for violence as retribution. Farrakhan, 91, is a longtime radical antisemite preacher known for making inflammatory statements against Jews, White people and LGBTQ individuals. He has also praised Adolf Hitler as a "great man" and has become one of the most controversial religious figures in the United States due to his derogatory comments about Israel. The video – taken in 2004 at a Newark church – shows Baraka introducing Farrakhan to the congregation by calling him a major personal inspiration and "the leader of every Black person." The full speech is viewable on the Nation of Islam website. "I don't think that there's any man today, present today, that has the kind of moral authority or spiritual strength," Baraka said. "Not president, not community leader, not political international activist, nowhere that has the moral authority, the historical and political framework, that the Minister Farrakhan has, that. Who can stand where he stands and truly say that he is the leader of black people anywhere and everywhere." During the speech, which was first reported on by the New York Post, Baraka stood to give Farrakhan a standing ovation two times. The first is after Farrakhan denounces the non-violent protests of the civil rights movement, saying, "We didn't believe in no non-violence. The cracker hit you on your jaw, you break his neck. That's the way we think." Baraka applauds again after Farrakhan demonizes White people as "the enemy." "Now the enemy comes in. You, the Crips, and the Bloods, they'll send people in to give you rumors about your brother over there. These demons will even kill a policeman and then blame it on you. You dealing with a devil, man. You're not dealing with righteous people. This cracker is the real devil. And you better wake up and realize that," said Farrakhan. During the speech, Farrakhan also criticized African Americans joining the military, saying, "I better not catch you in no d--- Army uniform fighting for the enemy." He also disparaged White women in particular and slammed interracial dating. This was not the last time Baraka hosted Farrakhan and gave him a platform to speak. A Farrakhan-aligned news outlet called The Final Call reported in 2012 that Baraka hosted Farrakhan to give a speech to over 1,000 high school students at Central High School in Newark, where he was principal. The New York Amsterdam News reported in 2017 that as Newark mayor, Baraka organized another Farrakhan address, titled "Separation or Death." According to the outlet, Farrakhan bashed the United States and the civil rights movement during this address. He also called for African Americans to be given reparations and to break away from the nation to form a separate state. Again in 2018, Essex News Daily reported that Farrakhan gave another speech in Newark, this time directly in support of Baraka, saying, "I came here tonight to stand for my brother; to stand for his mother; to stand for his family; to stand for you. That's why I'm here tonight." After the videos resurfaced, Baraka told Jewish Insider that he "will not be bullied or silenced into walking away from the fight for justice." "I will not be cowed into denouncing my lifelong work for peace, equality, and equity," Baraka said. "These latest accusations and insinuations aren't just false—they're a reflection of the fear my candidacy is provoking in the political establishment." "The Nation of Islam holds deep respect in many parts of the Black community because of the work they've done to reduce violence and support self-determination in neighborhoods that have been ignored and abandoned for generations," he added. Farrakhan is infamous for his hateful comments against White people and Jews, which have been closely monitored by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) for several years. The ADL, which has called Farrakhan "one of the most prominent antisemites," lists dozens of his quotes on its website, including several from past Saviours' Day speeches. SPLC has classified Nation of Islam as a hate group. Fox News Digital has exposed several Democrats in recent years for their embrace of Farrakhan, including multiple pastors, Democrat staffers and left-wing activists, including the left-wing Hip Hop Caucus' events and fields coordinator Terence Muhammad, Sen. Elissa Slotkin's top staffer Dr. Terra DeFoe, among others. Baraka's campaign website calls for voters to "reimagine New Jersey," as a state "where we come together, regardless of zip code, or race, or gender or nationality." His website also includes a comment he made to the New Jersey Globe in which he said as governor he would "deconstruct the state budget and reassemble with equity as our north star; judging every decision as either a step towards equity or a step towards inequity." Baraka did not respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment by the time of publication.
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Politics
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'Moderate' Dem giving rebuttal to Trump's joint address promoted staffer who boosted Farrakhan
FIRST ON FOX: The Democratic senator who is being billed as a "moderate" and was tapped to give the rebuttal to President Trump's Tuesday address to a joint session of Congress is still employing a staffer who faced backlash last year for her public support of Minister Louis Farrakhan. Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin, who will deliver the rebuttal to Trump, employed a deputy political director during her campaign last year who posted on Facebook in 2017 about her "full week" of "supporting the Nation of Islam and the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan" at the Nation of Islam's "Saviours' Day Convention." The staffer, Dr. Terra DeFoe, posted a photo of herself standing next to Farrakhan and wrote, "Great time with my Brothers at Savior's Day Convention." Farrakhan, the leader of the Nation of Islam, has been vocal about what he thinks of Jews, comparing them to termites and saying they are "Satanic." He has also praised Adolf Hitler as a "great man" and has become one of the most controversial religious figures in the United States due to his derogatory comments about Israel. 'My Squad': National Coordinator Of Left-wing Group Attends Notorious Antisemite's Annual Gathering In 2019, two years after DeFoe attended the Nation of Islam convention, she invited Troy Muhammad onto her talk show. Muhammad, who serves as a "State Representative for Minister Louis Farrakhan and Minister of Muhammad Mosque No. 1" and was pictured in DeFoe's 2017 Facebook post, was described by DeFoe in the introduction as a "valued community leader in Detroit." The interview, which lasted nine minutes, according to an archived copy, did not include any questions about Farrakhan's controversial antisemitic comments. Read On The Fox News App After the conclusion of Slotkin's successful Senate campaign, DeFoe was given the position of regional director starting in January 2025, according to Legistorm. Federal Election Commission records show that DeFoe was paid tens of thousands of dollars from the Slotkin campaign between July 2023 and December 2024, weeks before she was promoted to the regional director position. Pro-farrakhan Pastor Leading Target Dei Boycott Calls Black Trump Supporters 'Coons' And 'Runaway Slaves' After Fox News Digital exclusively reported on DeFoe's ties to Farrakhan last May, multiple Jewish activists called for Slotkin's staffer to be fired. "StopAntisemitism is dismayed to learn that Representative Elissa Slotkin still employs a Farrakhan supporter who has openly praised one of America's most notorious antisemites. Farrakhan uses antisemitic slurs, and pushes Jew-hating rhetoric, yet Rep. Slotkin has refused to fire this staffer, despite public outcry," Liora Rez, StopAntisemitism's executive director, told Fox News Digital on Monday. "How can a Representative who enables this kind of extremism be considered a moderate? Rep. Slotkin's silence needs to be addressed," she continued. "If she won't take a stand against antisemitism within her own team, why should her constituents trust her to stand up for American values at all?" Tudor Dixon, who ran for governor of Michigan as a Republican in 2022, told Fox News Digital in a statement, "No one will be fooled by Elissa Slotkin's sudden 'moderate' rebrand." "There's nothing moderate about defending open borders, higher taxes, EV mandates, and coddling criminals. Elissa Slotkin is a far-left progressive who continues to surround herself with activists that are completely disconnected from the average American." Fox News Digital reached out to Slotkin's office and DeFoe multiple times but did not receive a article source: 'Moderate' Dem giving rebuttal to Trump's joint address promoted staffer who boosted Farrakhan
Fox News
04-03-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
'Moderate' Dem giving rebuttal to Trump's joint address promoted staffer who boosted Farrakhan
FIRST ON FOX: The Democratic senator who is being billed as a "moderate" and was tapped to give the rebuttal to President Trump's Tuesday address to a joint session of Congress is still employing a staffer who faced backlash last year for her public support of Minister Louis Farrakhan. Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin, who will deliver the rebuttal to Trump, employed a deputy political director during her campaign last year who posted on Facebook in 2017 about her "full week" of "supporting the Nation of Islam and the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan" at the Nation of Islam's "Saviours' Day Convention." The staffer, Dr. Terra DeFoe, posted a photo of herself standing next to Farrakhan and wrote, "Great time with my Brothers at Savior's Day Convention." Farrakhan, the leader of the Nation of Islam, has been vocal about what he thinks of Jews, comparing them to termites and saying they are "Satanic." He has also praised Adolf Hitler as a "great man" and has become one of the most controversial religious figures in the United States due to his derogatory comments about Israel. In 2019, two years after DeFoe attended the Nation of Islam convention, she invited Troy Muhammad onto her talk show. Muhammad, who serves as a "State Representative for Minister Louis Farrakhan and Minister of Muhammad Mosque No. 1" and was pictured in DeFoe's 2017 Facebook post, was described by DeFoe in the introduction as a "valued community leader in Detroit." The interview, which lasted nine minutes, according to an archived copy, did not include any questions about Farrakhan's controversial antisemitic comments. After the conclusion of Slotkin's successful Senate campaign, DeFoe was given the position of regional director starting in January 2025, according to Legistorm. Federal Election Commission records show that DeFoe was paid tens of thousands of dollars from the Slotkin campaign between June 2024 and December 2024, weeks before she was promoted to the regional director position. After Fox News Digital exclusively reported on DeFoe's ties to Farrakhan last May, multiple Jewish activists called for Slotkin's staffer to be fired. "StopAntisemitism is dismayed to learn that Representative Elissa Slotkin still employs a Farrakhan supporter who has openly praised one of America's most notorious antisemites. Farrakhan uses antisemitic slurs, and pushes Jew-hating rhetoric, yet Rep. Slotkin has refused to fire this staffer, despite public outcry," Liora Rez, StopAntisemitism's executive director, told Fox News Digital on Monday. "How can a Representative who enables this kind of extremism be considered a moderate? Rep. Slotkin's silence needs to be addressed," she continued. "If she won't take a stand against antisemitism within her own team, why should her constituents trust her to stand up for American values at all?" Tudor Dixon, who ran for governor of Michigan as a Republican in 2022, told Fox News Digital in a statement, "No one will be fooled by Elissa Slotkin's sudden 'moderate' rebrand." "There's nothing moderate about defending open borders, higher taxes, EV mandates, and coddling criminals. Elissa Slotkin is a far-left progressive who continues to surround herself with activists that are completely disconnected from the average American." Fox News Digital reached out to Slotkin's office and DeFoe multiple times but did not receive a response.
