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A federal judge has ordered the release of Salah Sarsour, president of Wisconsin’s largest mosque and a legal resident for over 30 years, ruling he was detained in retaliation for speaking out on Palestinian rights. The government claimed he posed a foreign policy threat, but the judge found insufficient evidence to support that claim — especially since Sarsour’s detention came after decades of lawful residency. His health, including unmonitored diabetes and significant weight loss, added urgency to his case. His family and attorneys hailed the ruling as a victory for free speech, warning that targeting Sarsour could set a dangerous precedent for all Americans. The judge also emphasized his deep community ties — including U.S. citizen spouse, six children, and nine grandchildren — as key factors in his release, underscoring the tension between immigration enforcement and constitutional protections.

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