Common Council condemns ICE detention of Islamic Society of Milwaukee's president
CBS 58 MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Milwaukee's Common Council is condemning the arrest and detention of Salah Sarsour, the president of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee. He was detained by ICE agents on March 30.
Alders say he's been a lawful, permanent resident of the United States since 1993.
The gallery was full of Sarsour's supporters and friends Tuesday, including Alderman Mark Chambers.
"The years I've known Salah and his acts of gestures, he's helped thousands of families alike," Ald. Chambers said. "I consider him a friend, and it's a travesty he's endured. I stand with everyone who wants to free him. I understand tensions are high; we need to use our voices to up our platform to anyone in ICE custody."
The Common Council acknowledged their resolution cannot free Sarsour, but they hope this will shed light on his situation.
We're told he's currently being held in a detention center in Indiana.
The Department of Homeland Security stated Sarsour is suspected of funding terror organizations and lying on immigration forums.
