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Palestinian Advocate Detained: Leaders and Rights Groups Condemn ICE Action
April 2, 2026
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Milwaukee leaders and civil rights groups criticize ICE for the arrest of Salah Sarsour, the president of Islamic Society of Milwaukee, during a traffic stop on March 30.
The arrest of Salah Sarsour, the president of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee, by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has sparked outrage among local leaders and civil rights organizations. Sarsour, a Palestinian advocate, was reportedly detained while driving on March 30, raising concerns about the targeting of immigrant communities and the use of law enforcement powers.
Christine Neumann-Ortiz, the executive director of Voces de la Frontera, a Milwaukee-based immigrant rights organization, condemned the arrest, describing it as a
Source: Al Jazeera
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