"Newark Residents Breathe Sigh of Relief as Curfew Lifted Amid Peaceful Protests. In a surprise move, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka announced the lifting of the city's curfew, just one day after a protest drew hundreds of demonstrators without a single arrest. The decision comes as a testament to the power of peaceful assembly and the right to free speech, which were exercised by the protesters without incident. As tensions ease, residents and activists alike are hailing the move as a significant step towards healing and rebuilding in the city, but questions remain about the reasons behind the curfew's imposition in the first place."
“After last night’s protest without a single arrest, we are lifting this curfew to allow full expression of the American right to free speech and to peacefully assemble,” Newark Mayor Ras Baraka said.
