Statement on the ICE detention of Salah Sarsour
From Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa and Alderman Alex Brower
On Monday, as he left his home, Salah Sarsour – president of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee – was suddenly surrounded by ICE agents and detained. His freedom just taken in an instant, a nightmare that was almost unheard of prior to the administration of the current POTUS.
We have seen reports that Mr. Sarsour, who is an advocate for Palestinian causes, was transported to Indiana, where he remains in federal custody. According to the Muslim Legal Fund of America, Mr. Sarsour has a federal hearing scheduled for Monday, April 13 in Chicago immigration court.
This is an illegal detention of a longtime permanent U.S. resident, as Mr. Sarsour is a Milwaukeean who is lawfully present in our community and has resided in the U.S. for more than 30 years. He must immediately be freed from custody and afforded the basic due process that he is entitled to under the Constitution.
The unacceptable activities by ICE – and especially illegally detaining citizens without due process – must stop immediately.
How dare federal ICE agents come into our community and unlawfully detain a grandfather, a faith leader, a Wisconsinite!
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
More about the Arrest of Salah Sarsour
- ICE Arrests Milwaukee Islamic Society Leader - Graham Kilmer - Apr 2nd, 2026
- Statement on the ICE detention of Salah Sarsour - JoCasta Zamarripa - Apr 2nd, 2026
- Statement of the Milwaukee Area Labor Council Immigrant Rights Committee - Milwaukee Labor Council - Apr 2nd, 2026
- Due Process is Not Optional - Common Council President Jose Perez - Apr 2nd, 2026
- Rep. Ryan Clancy Condemns ICE Detention of Islamic Society of Milwaukee President Salah Sarsour - State Rep. Ryan Clancy - Apr 2nd, 2026
- Congresswoman Gwen Moore Calls for Immediate Release of Milwaukee Community Leader Salah Sarsour - U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore - Apr 2nd, 2026
- County Executive David Crowley Condemns Illegal Federal Arrest of Milwaukee Community Leader Salah Sarsour - David Crowley - Apr 2nd, 2026
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