Trump admin deportation order for Milwaukee imam upheld by judge

Key Points:

• An immigration judge ruled that Salah Sarsour, president of Wisconsin’s largest mosque, can be deported on national security grounds, following a 2025 determination by Secretary of State Marco Rubio citing potential adverse foreign policy consequences.
• Government lawyers referenced Sarsour’s past convictions in Israel, including rock-throwing at military personnel and alleged involvement in terrorist activities, though some allegations, such as throwing a Molotov cocktail, were disputed by his defense.
• Sarsour’s legal team argues he is being politically targeted for his advocacy related to the Israel-Gaza conflict and highlights his 30 years as a lawful permanent resident with no U.S. arrests, questioning the timing of the deportation effort.
• The Department of Homeland Security maintains that Sarsour has engaged in terrorist activities or supported terrorist organizations and insists that due process is being followed.
• Sarsour plans to appeal the deportation ruling, emphasizing his commitment to free speech and his long-standing residence in the United States.