Wisconsin Mosque President Arrested by ICE: Accusations of Anti-Israel Bias
The president of Wisconsin's largest mosque was detained by US immigration agents, sparking allegations of targeting over his criticism of Israel.
Wisconsin's largest mosque has found itself at the center of a contentious debate after its president, Salah Sarsour, a Palestinian-born legal permanent resident of the United States, was detained by nearly a dozen US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents on Monday in Milwaukee. Local officials and religious leaders have accused the federal agency of targeting Sarsour due to his statements against Israel.
Sarsour, who has lived in the US for years as a green card holder, was taken into custody shortly after leaving his home, according to the Islamic Society of Milwaukee. This sudden detainment has sparked outrage and concern within the local community, with many questioning the true motives behind the federal agency's actions.
Source: The Guardian
