Palestinian activist, Milwaukee Islamic Society Pres. Salah Sarsour detained by ICE

By: Isiah Holmes

Outlets: Wisconsin Examiner

Published: April 3, 2026

Words: 1,284

Last Updated: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

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A large and diverse crowd packed a community center on Milwaukee’s south side Thursday, calling for the release of Salah Sarsour, president of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee. Sarsour, who is of Palestinian descent, was detained by federal immigration agents Monday morning. His supporters are calling Sarsour’s arrest an targeted act of political retaliation designed to chill opposition to the Israeli government and support for the Palestinian people.

“This is a man who came to …

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