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
- Judge Orders Release of Milwaukee Islamic Leader - Graham Kilmer - Jun 18th, 2026
- Congresswoman Gwen Moore Applauds Court Order Requiring Release of Salah Sarsour From ICE Detention - U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore - Jun 18th, 2026
- Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Second Visit to Conduct Wellness Check on Salah Sarsour - U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore - Jun 15th, 2026
- Muslim Leader’s Health Deteriorating in Immigration Lockup - Graham Kilmer - Jun 9th, 2026
- MKE County: Board Condemns Salah Sarsour’s Detention - Graham Kilmer - May 29th, 2026
- Congresswoman Gwen Moore Leads Colleagues in Calling for Salah Sarsour’s Release From ICE Detention - U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore - May 26th, 2026
- Baldwin Leads Colleagues in Calling of Detained Wisconsin Resident Salah Sarsour - U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin - May 21st, 2026
- Congresswoman Gwen Moore Meets With Salah Sarsour - Jeramey Jannene - Apr 25th, 2026
- Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement Following Visit to See Salah Sarsour - U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore - Apr 25th, 2026
- Council Demands Release Of Salah Sarsour From ICE Detention - Jeramey Jannene - Apr 22nd, 2026
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Outrageous abuse of power from the Trump administration once again. This is remarkedly reminiscent of Nazi Germany.