The Milwaukee Area Labor Council Immigrant Rights Committee condemns the arrest and abduction of Milwaukee community leader Salah Sarsour. Mr. Sarsour has lived as a permanent resident in the United States for more than 30 years; his visa application was fully vetted by the US government when he immigrated here. He is a pilar of the Muslim community here in Milwaukee and across the country. Like thousands of other immigrant community members detained by US DHS in the past year, he has had no criminal charges or convictions.
With his arrest, Mr. Sarsour joins the long list of Muslim activists that have been targeted by this administration. We join the call for his immediate release and demand that our government uphold free speech for all.
