ICE detained Salah Sarsour, president of Islamic Society of Milwaukee, on immigration charges.
Salah Sarsour, a Palestinian-born legal permanent resident and president of Wisconsin's largest mosque, was detained by ICE agents on March 30, 2025, in Milwaukee. The Department of Homeland Security accused him of lying on immigration forms and suspected him of funding terrorist organizations, citing previous convictions in Israel as a minor. His attorneys and supporters claim he was targeted for his criticism of Israel and advocacy for Palestinian rights.
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“President of Wisconsin's largest mosque detained by US immigration agents”G The Guardian LEFT
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“ICE arrests Islamic group president over allegations and suspicions of funding terrorists”WE Washington Examiner RIGHT
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RReuters US ICE detains Islamic Society of Milwaukee President Salah Sarsour - Reuters 72d ago PBSPBS NewsHour A Wisconsin mosque president was detained by ICE agents. Supporters say he was targeted for speaking out against Israel 71d ago HThe Hill Immigration agents detain Wisconsin mosque president 71d ago Tracked claims from across the political spectrum
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