US judge orders release of Palestinian rights advocate detained by ICE
Summary
A US federal judge ordered the release of Salah Sarsour, a Palestinian-American advocate detained by immigration authorities. The judge ruled that Sarsour’s detention may violate his First Amendment right to free speech because he was possibly targeted for his pro-Palestinian views.Key Facts
- Salah Sarsour was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and held for about 80 days.
- US District Judge James Patrick Hanlon ruled Sarsour raised a strong claim that his detention was retaliation for protected speech.
- The judge said concerns about foreign relations do not automatically outweigh First Amendment rights.
- The detention was criticized by civil rights groups, who say the Trump administration targets pro-Palestinian activists.
- Sarsour is a legal permanent resident with no US criminal record and is president of a large mosque in Milwaukee.
- The Department of Homeland Security accused Sarsour of criminal conduct based on a conviction in an Israeli military court, which he denies.
- Judge Hanlon ordered Sarsour to be released and allowed to return home while his case continues.
- President Donald Trump has increased immigration enforcement and deportation efforts, especially targeting those with pro-Palestinian views.
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