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Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, a Democratic candidate for governor, is set to appear in federal court for a status conference on the charge of trespassing at an immigration detention center in the city. According to his office, Baraka will attend the procedural hearing, which was requested by interim U.S.
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Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and three members of Congress were arrested last week for protesting outside Delaney Hall, a privately run immigration detention center. Baraka's lawyers claim the arrest was a result of "selective prosecution" by the Trump administration, which they intend to seek dismissal for.
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Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, a vocal critic of the Trump administration's immigration policies, was arrested on May 9 for allegedly trespassing at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center in Elizabeth, New Jersey. The incident marked a major escalation of protests surrounding the facility, with Baraka and
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New Jersey mayor and gubernatorial candidate Ras Baraka appeared in federal court Thursday, nearly a week after being charged with trespassing at a new immigration detention facility in Newark. Baraka, a Democrat, has been a vocal critic of the Trump administration's immigration policies and has protested the opening
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As Newark Mayor Ras Baraka campaigns to become New Jersey's next governor, his professional, political, and personal relationship with his brother and chief of staff, Amiri "Middy" Baraka Jr., comes under scrutiny. Middy has been a key figure in Ras's campaigns, including his 2014
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UK Housing Minister Angela Rayner has reduced the affordable housing target for London by 22% after Mayor Sadiq Khan struggled to meet previous targets. The initial goal was to build 35,000 affordable homes in London by March 2026, but this was cut to 23,900-27,200 homes in 2023.
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Mayor Eric Adams of New York City, a Democrat, has denounced the federal authorities who accused him of corruption and seized his cellphones, saying they plotted to embarrass him. The controversy stems from a corruption case against him and his campaigns, which was brought to a close by the Trump
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Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen was quizzed by residents from across the region on employment, crime, and infrastructure during his first appearance in BBC Radio Tees' "hot seat" on Thursday, May 15. The Conservative Mayor fielded questions about a skills shortage, drink and drugs in Stockton town
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Pete Buttigieg, President Joe Biden's former transportation secretary, made his highest-profile public appearance since leaving government in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where he first gained national attention with an unexpected victory in the 2020 Democratic caucuses. The event showcased Buttigieg's vision for rebuilding the Democratic Party, hours
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Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has secured his position as mayor of Davao city in the latest mid-term elections, according to preliminary results reported by Xinhua News Agency. With a commanding lead, Duterte had captured over 60% of the votes, securing 405,000 votes compared to his closest rival'
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Leaders from the North of England, including Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, are pushing for Labour to recommit to a £17 billion investment in a new railway line between Manchester and Liverpool. The proposed 'Liverpool-Manchester Railway (LMR) line' could unlock £90 billion in economic growth by 2040 and
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A new railway line connecting Liverpool and Manchester has been proposed by regional leaders, aiming to boost economic growth and improve transportation links. The proposed line would cut journey times between the cities' centers to 32 minutes, compared to the current average of 49 minutes. The project is seen
