US Judge Rules Mosque Leader Can Be Deported on National Security Grounds

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US judge rules Wisconsin mosque leader Salah Sarsour can be deported on national security grounds.
Sarsour is a Palestinian rights advocate with decades-old convictions in Israel.
He denies the charges, claims torture, and intends to appeal the deportation ruling.
Government cites foreign policy concerns and past Israeli convictions as grounds for removal.
Sarsour fears for his life if deported, citing past alleged mistreatment.

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“Sarsour was convicted of throwing Molotov cocktails at the homes of Israeli armed forces.”

per US President Donald Trump's administration

1 of 4 newsrooms · not The Times of Israel, N12, Behadrei Haredim

“Sarsour denies committing such crimes and says he was tortured and coerced into past confessions.”

per Sarsour

3 of 4 newsrooms · not Behadrei Haredim

“Sarsour is being targeted on the basis of his Palestinian and Muslim background, and his advocacy for Palestinian rights.”

per Islamic Society of Milwaukee

1 of 4 newsrooms · not The Times of Israel, N12, Behadrei Haredim

Sarsour was tortured and coerced into confessing to crimes in Israel.per Sarsour's defense team
Sarsour's presence would have adverse foreign policy consequences for the US and he has engaged in terrorist activity or supported a terrorist organization.per US Secretary of State Marco Rubio
Sarsour was targeted for speaking out against Israel and advocating for Palestinian rights.per A federal judge (in a previous ruling)