Newark mayor sues Alina Habba over dismissed trespassing prosecution

g_newarkmayor_060325454931
Stephanie Keith/Getty Images

(NEWARK, N.J.) — Newark Mayor Ras Baraka filed a lawsuit against interim U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey Alina Habba on Tuesday, accusing her of malicious prosecution over his arrest outside a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility last month.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

Copyright © 2025, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.