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ICE detains president of Islamic Society of Milwaukee

RNS·Ulaa Kuziez·2 months ago
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(RNS) — The Islamic Society of Milwaukee said its president was detained by immigration agents on Monday (March 30). Salah Sarsour, a Palestinian American businessman and community advocate who leads the largest Muslim group in Wisconsin, was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers as he left his Milwaukee home. His lawyers and advocates say Sarsour was targeted for his Muslim faith and advocacy for Palestinians. According to the Islamic Society of Milwaukee’s executive director, Othman Atta, Sarsour also was served a deportation order during his arrest.  Sarsour has been living in the country as a lawful permanent resident since 1993, according to the Muslim Legal Fund of America, which is representing him. Attorneys with MLFA noted his visa application was approved and vetted by the U.S.…

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