Federal Judge Orders Release of Salah Salem Sarsour, President of Islamic Society of Milwaukee, from ICE Custody
A federal judge has ordered the release of Salah Salem Sarsour, the president of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee, who has been in ICE custody since March. The judge's ruling states that Sarsour is a lawful resident who has lived in the U.S. for over three decades and questions the timing of the enforcement action. As a condition of his release, Sarsour must stay in Wisconsin. The judge's decision is based on Sarsour's First Amendment retaliation claim, which could make his detention unlawful. Sarsour's son, Kareem, has expressed concerns about his father's health while in detention, citing neglect and inappropriate dietary suggestions. Salah Sarsour was detained by ICE in Milwaukee in March on allegations of lying on his green card application in 1998. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story. Stream local news and weather 24/7 by searching for "TMJ4" on your device. Download the app on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and more.