Trump's Crackdown on Pro-Palestinian Activists: The Case of Wisconsin Mosque Leader
A controversial case against a Wisconsin mosque leader reveals a broader campaign by Trump's administration to target pro-Palestinian activists, according to experts.
The arrest of Salah Sarsour, the leader of a Wisconsin mosque, is being seen by immigration lawyers and former federal officials as part of a broader campaign by the Trump administration to target pro-Palestinian activists. The case against Sarsour, they argue, echoes similar actions taken against other activists who have voiced support for the Palestinian cause.
Sarsour, who has lived in the United States for more than two decades, was arrested in July 2019 on charges related to an alleged immigration violation from the 1990s. Immigration lawyers and former officials contend that the case against him is part of a concerted effort by the Trump administration to crack down on those who are perceived as being critical of Israel's treatment of Palestinians.
Source: The New York Times
