justice Milwaukee, United States
Judge rules Salah Sarsour can be deported from the US
60days
Sarsour’s lawyers have 60 days to argue that deportation would expose him to torture.
An immigration judge ruled that Salah Sarsour, leader of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee, can be deported under a foreign-policy provision. His lawyers can seek protection under the Convention Against Torture and plan to appeal if necessary.
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An immigration judge ruled that Salah Sarsour can be removed from the United States.
“Salah Sarsour, president of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee, can be removed from the US”
AllegedThe judge relied in part on a memo from Secretary of State Marco Rubio stating that Sarsour’s actions undermine US foreign policy.
“his actions undermine US foreign policy to combat antisemitism around the world”
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Sarsour’s lawyers have 60 days to argue that deportation would expose him to torture.
“His lawyers have 60 days to argue that sending Sarsour back would put him at risk of torture”