SKOKIE, IL:-  Congressional candidate Bushra Amiwala has earned the endorsement of Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka, a nationally recognized progressive leader known for his longstanding advocacy for working families, public education, and immigrant communities.

Mayor Baraka has been a vocal leader opposing inhumane immigration enforcement and was among the earliest elected officials, catalyzing Democrats from New York to Chicago, to publicly challenge ICE practices that separate families and destabilize communities. His support underscores the growing national movement behind Amiwala’s grassroots campaign in Illinois’ 9th District.

“Bushra Amiwala represents the kind of leadership this moment demands,” said Mayor Ras J. Baraka. “She is closely intertwined with the communities she seeks to represent and has already built a record of public service rooted in education, working families, and immigrant communities. Bushra understands that politics must improve people’s lives, not protect power. She is home-grown leadership who is willing to speak hard truths and stand with working people. We need leaders who can organize on the ground and speak loudly in Washington. Bushra is ready to do both, and I’m proud to support her as she steps forward to represent Illinois’ 9th District.”