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News in English (USA) / 03.04.2026 / 09:00

Community Leaders and Rights Groups Condemn ICE Detention of Milwaukee Islamic Leader

Salah Sarsour, the president of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), sparking outrage among local leaders and civil rights organizations. Sarsour, who is involved in pro-Palestinian advocacy, is accused of lying on immigration forms and has faced allegations related to terrorism funding. Elected officials, including County Executive David Crowley and Congresswoman Gwen Moore, have called for his immediate release, stressing that due process should be upheld. Community responses have emphasized the need for justice and condemned what they describe as an illegal federal arrest. The situation has highlighted ongoing concerns about the treatment of immigrant leaders and the broader implications for civil liberties within the community.
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