James Patrick Hanlon

A federal judge ordered ICE to release a Palestinian leader of Wisconsin's largest mosque, citing a 'substantial' free speech claim after he criticized Israel. The man, a legal permanent resident, was detained for 80 days, with the government alleging he posed a foreign policy threat, but the judge found insufficient evidence to justify his detention.

A federal judge ordered ICE to release Salah Sarsour, president of Wisconsin’s largest mosque, after finding he raised a 'substantial' free speech claim for supporting Palestinian rights. Sarsour, a legal permanent resident detained for 80 days, was released following a ruling that ICE failed to justify his detention or address his medical needs, including unmonitored Type 2 diabetes.

A federal judge ordered the release of Salah Sarsour, president of Wisconsin's largest mosque, after finding immigration officials likely detained him in retaliation for his advocacy for Palestinian rights, violating his First Amendment rights. The judge criticized Trump officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, for depicting Sarsour as a national security threat.

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.