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ICE Detains Islamic Society of Milwaukee President Salah Sarsour

ICE Detention of Salah Sarsour·April 2 – April 3, 2026
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ICE Detains Islamic Society of Milwaukee President Salah Sarsour

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents detained Salah Sarsour, the president of Wisconsin's largest mosque, during a traffic stop. Sarsour is a legal permanent resident who has lived in the United States for decades. After his arrest in Milwaukee, officials moved him to a detention center in Indiana. Community leaders and supporters claim that ICE targeted Sarsour because of his political speech. They point to his recent public criticism of Israel as a possible reason for the enforcement action. The Islamic Society of Milwaukee confirmed the detention and expressed concern over the treatment of its leader.
US ICE detains Islamic Society of Milwaukee President Salah SarsourPresident of Wisconsin's largest mosque detained by US immigration agentsICE Arrests the Head of Wisconsin's Largest Islamic Group

Key Statements

TThe Guardian

“ICE agents detain Salah Sarsour... in Milwaukee amid allegations of political targeting for his criticism of Israel.”

Explains the specific political speech that allegedly led to the detention.

TThe New York Times

“ICE agents detained Salah Sarsour... who is currently being held in Indiana.”

Confirms the current location of the detainee.

News

A Wisconsin mosque president was detained by ICE agents. Supporters say he was targeted for speaking out against Israel

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ICE detains president of Wisconsin's largest mosque

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ICE Arrests the Head of Wisconsin's Largest Islamic Group

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President of Wisconsin's largest mosque detained by US immigration agents

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US ICE detains Islamic Society of Milwaukee President Salah Sarsour, mosque says

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