NJGOP Chairman Bob Hugin released the following statement regarding the arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka:

“Mayor Ras Baraka’s arrest after trespassing at a federal ICE facility and ignoring repeated warnings from Homeland Security is unprofessional, reckless, and dangerous.

"He’s not just a mayor — he’s running for Governor, and this stunt shows exactly what kind of leader he’d be: one who puts political theater ahead of public safety and the rule of law.

New Jersey deserves better.”