Summary
Salah Salem Sarsour, a legal U.S. resident and president of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee, was detained by ICE in Indiana. Although supporters cite his detention as politically motivated, the Department of Homeland Security claims he has a past conviction and provided false information on immigration documents.
Key Facts
- Salah Sarsour has lived in the U.S. for over 32 years and is a legal resident.
- He was detained by ICE on March 30 and taken to a detention center in Indiana.
- Sarsour is a Jordanian national and owns businesses in Milwaukee.
- Supporters argue his detention is due to his activism for Palestinian rights.
- DHS cites a past conviction for an incident involving a Molotov cocktail.
- Authorities also say he lied on his immigration application and suspect him of funding terror groups.
- Sarsour is awaiting a hearing and his attorney claims the detention is unlawful.
- A fundraiser to support his legal costs has raised over $178,000.
