Wisconsin Mosque Leader Salah Sarsour Faces Health Neglect in ICE Custody
Wisconsin mosque president detained by ICE denied diabetes care, told to buy pork rinds to stabilize blood sugar
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Salah Sarsour, president of Wisconsin's largest mosque, is detained by ICE and denied essential diabetes care, resulting in significant weight loss. His attorneys argue he was targeted for his political views and are advocating for his release amid concerns over his deteriorating health.
- 01Salah Sarsour has lost 30 pounds since being detained by ICE in April.
- 02He is denied consistent medical care for his Type 2 diabetes, risking severe health consequences.
- 03Attorneys claim he was targeted for his political stance against Israel and a past minor conviction in Israeli military courts.
- 04Sarsour's requests for dietary accommodations have been ignored, with guards suggesting he buy pork rinds, violating his religious beliefs.
- 05Hundreds of detainees have reported similar medical neglect while in ICE custody, highlighting systemic issues.
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Salah Sarsour, the president of Wisconsin's largest mosque, has been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) since April, facing severe health issues due to inadequate medical care for his Type 2 diabetes. His attorneys report that he has lost 30 pounds during his detention and that his blood sugar levels are not being monitored consistently, putting him at risk of serious health complications. Sarsour, a Palestinian-born legal permanent resident, is being held on what his lawyers describe as baseless claims of being a foreign policy threat, asserting that he was targeted for his outspoken criticism of Israel and a minor conviction in Israeli military courts. In addition to health concerns, Sarsour has faced difficulties practicing his faith, with jail guards denying him access to a Quran and suggesting he purchase BBQ pork rinds to stabilize his blood sugar, which contradicts his dietary restrictions. His legal team continues to advocate for his release while raising alarms about the treatment of detainees in ICE custody, where many have reported similar allegations of medical neglect.
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Salah Sarsour's case highlights the potential health risks faced by detainees in ICE custody, raising concerns about the treatment of immigrants and access to medical care.
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