Islamic Society of Milwaukee
Coverage of Islamic Society of Milwaukee in the Nexus archive.
- Milwaukee leaders denounce recent ICE activity, raise questions about local power
Milwaukee leaders and activists condemned a surge in ICE arrests, citing targeting of non-criminals like Yessenia Ruano, a teacher’s aid with no criminal record, and Salah Sarsour, president of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee, who was detained and later released. Critics argue these actions disrupt families and communities without addressing violent crime.
- President of Wisconsin's largest mosque released from ICE detention
Salah Sarsour, president of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee, was released from ICE detention after a federal judge ruled his detention may violate his First Amendment rights. The judge cited a potential free speech retaliation claim as a reason for the release.
- We rabbis demand the release of Palestinian Muslim community leader Salah Sarsour
A group of rabbis demands the release of Palestinian Muslim community leader Salah Sarsour, a legal permanent resident in Wisconsin detained by ICE since March 30. Sarsour, president of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee, faces medical neglect for diabetes in Indiana's Clay County Jail, where 51 people have died since 2025 due to inhumane conditions.
- Baldwin, other senators join calls to release Salah Sarsour from immigration detention
Democratic Senators Tammy Baldwin, Bernie Sanders, and Chris Van Hollen have sent a joint letter to the Department of Homeland Security condemning the arrest and detention of Salah Sarsour, president of Milwaukee’s Islamic Society, since late March. They argue he was targeted for criticizing Israel's actions in Gaza, faces inadequate medical care for his diabetes, and lacks religious accommodations in detention.