Wisconsin Palestinian community leader can be deported, immigration judge rules
Wisconsin Palestinian community leader can be deported, immigration judge rules Submitted by Yasmine El-Sabawi on Wed, 09/30/2026 - 17:51 Salah Sarsour was held for 81 days in an immigration detention centre earlier this year Patrick Taurel, left, lead immigration attorney with the firm Grossman, Young, & Hammond, shakes hands with his client, president of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee, Salah…
A Wisconsin Palestinian community leader, Salah Sarsour, can be deported, according to a ruling by an immigration judge. Sarsour, a Muslim and resident of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was held for 81 days in an immigration detention center earlier this year. The Trump administration approved his deportation. His legal team and advocates claim his arrest was due to his speech in defense of Palestinian rights, while pro-Israeli groups allege it was for his role in a terrorist organization.
Sarsour sits on the board of American Muslims for Palestine, an advocacy group that lobbies lawmakers on Capitol Hill. His lawyer, Patrick Taurel, stated that he will appeal the decision. Sarsour has denied the allegations made against him in Israel in 1994 and 1988. A decision on his deportation is expected next year.
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