Salah Sarsour

Salah Sarsour is the Palestinian-born president of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee, the largest mosque in Wisconsin, and a legal permanent resident of the United States. He is newsworthy due to his recent detention by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents on March 30, 2026. The arrest, reportedly involving approximately ten agents, has drawn criticism from local officials, religious leaders, and ten Muslim civil rights groups. Accusations have surfaced suggesting the arrest was motivated by Sarsour's statements against Israel. His detention is significant because it raises concerns about potential targeting of individuals based on their political views and highlights ongoing debates surrounding immigration enforcement and freedom of speech.