Top Islamic Leader in Wisconsin Detained by ICE
The president of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee, a prominent community organization, has been arrested by federal immigration authorities. The arrest has sparked concerns over targeted enforcement.
Salah Sarsour, the president of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee, has been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, sparking concerns among local Muslim leaders and civil rights advocates. Sarsour, who immigrated to the United States nearly 33 years ago, is the head of Wisconsin's largest Islamic organization.
The arrest has sent shockwaves through the state's Muslim community, with many expressing fears that it represents a targeted crackdown on immigrant leaders. Janan Najeeb, the president of the Milwaukee Muslim Women's Coalition, stated that the detainment has
Source: The New York Times
