NEW JERSEY - Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka today endorsed Congressman Rob Menendez for re-election. Menendez has worked closely with Mayor Baraka in delivering for Newark and standing up to the Trump Administration.

“The fight we are in against Trump’s agenda of chaos and cruelty is the fight of our lives. And I am proud to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Rob in this critical moment in our nation’s history,” said Mayor Ras Baraka. “When we were confronted at Delaney Hall by armed ICE and HSI agents simply because we were standing up for our communities, we stood in the breach together. And he has always been there with us, from protecting our communities to delivering critical federal funding to Newark. He doesn't just talk about doing the hard work of representing Newark. He does it. I know that there is no stronger fighter for our district, which is why I am endorsing him for re-election to Congress.”

"We are living in a moment that requires us to act with the urgency needed to protect our communities,” said Congressman Menendez. “Mayor Baraka has led not just for his city of Newark, he has stood tall for all of us. When he was targeted by the Trump DOJ for doing his job at Delaney Hall, I was there with him because there is nothing more important than standing up together for our neighbors. And I will always stand alongside Mayor Baraka and the people of Newark whether it is to hold the Trump Administration accountable or to ensure Newark has every resource it needs to continue its upward trajectory. I am grateful for Mayor Baraka’s support and for being a true friend and partner in doing the work of fighting for every single family we share the honor of representing in Newark.”