Attorneys: Wisconsin mosque leader denied diabetes care in ICE detention, down 30 pounds
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This 2025 photo provided by the Islamic Society of Milwaukee shows Salah Sarsour in Franklin, Wis. (Islamic Society of Milwaukee via AP, File) Attorneys for the president of Wisconsin’s largest mosque say he is being denied basic medical care for diabetes and has lost 30 pounds (14 kilograms) in the two months since he was detained by immigration officers. Salah Sarsour, a Palestinian-born legal permanent resident of the United States, was taken into custody by U.S.
AI Summary
Main Idea: Attorneys say Wisconsin mosque leader Salah Sarsour has been denied diabetes care and lost 30 pounds while being held by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Key Points:
- Sarsour, a Palestinian-born legal permanent resident, was detained in April and is now held in an Indiana county jail.
- His lawyers say his blood sugar is not being checked regularly and his health is getting worse, putting him at serious risk.
- They asked a federal judge to release him, saying jail staff have also interfered with his prayer and denied access to a Quran.
- The Department of Homeland Security says detainees get proper meals and medical care and says Sarsour will stay in custody during removal proceedings.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
The case could raise public concern that ICE detention can fail to give sick people proper care, which may increase health risks for detainees and costs for taxpayers and courts.
Positive Impact
No clear positive impact identified.
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Wisconsin mosque leader and detained legal permanent resident at the center of the article’s medical-neglect allegations.
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Federal detention/enforcement agency that took Sarsour into custody and is central to his detention.
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Detention site where Sarsour is being held while his immigration case is pending.
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Mentioned in connection with claims about Sarsour’s past conviction by Israeli military courts and alleged targeting over comments.
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Sarsour’s son, quoted describing his father’s condition and family’s concern.
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Cited as part of the broader investigation into alleged medical neglect in detention.
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