Dozens of organizations and individuals are speaking up against the illegal detention of Salah Sarsour and against this targeted attack on his free speech as a Palestinian and Muslim.
- Public statements, testimony excerpts, letters, affidavits, quotes, and first-person accounts are below, including support from:
- Over a dozen legislators at local, state and federal levels, including over half a dozen Members of Congress
- Hundreds of local community members
- Dozens of Wisconsin-based and national organizations
- View the letter of support for Salah Sarsour signed by over 200 organizations here.
Statements of Support for Salah Sarsour
Islamic Society of Milwaukee (ISM) mosque community (Apr 2, 2026)
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ACLU of Wisconsin (April 2, 2026)
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Milwaukee Congresswoman Gwen Moore (April 2, 2026)
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Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers (April 2, 2026)
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Milwaukee Muslim Women’s Coalition (Apr 2, 2026)
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Citizen Action Wisconsin (April 3, 2026)
Wisconsin Black Democrats (April 2, 2026)
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Milwaukee Aldermen Zamarripa and Bowers (Apr 2, 2026)
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Former Congresswoman Cori Bush (April 3, 2026)
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Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson (April 2, 2026)
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Imam Omar Suleiman (April 1, 2026)
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State Representative Francesca Hong (April 2, 2026)
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WI State Senator Chris Larson (April 2, 2026)
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Milwaukee Alliance (April 2, 2026)
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Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley (April 2, 2026)
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Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes (April 2, 2026)
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Senator Tammy Baldwin (April 2, 2026)
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Statements from Community Members