Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa Abstained To Changing S. César E. Chávez Drive To S. 16 Street, The Milwaukee Common Council Voted 13 - 0 To Change Street Name

Ald. Zamarripa during the Milwaukee Common Council meeting on Tuesday decided to change her vote from approving to abstaining in the vote roll call to change the name of S. César E. Chávez Drive to S. 16 Street, according to the Milwaukee Common Council meeting recorded actions on ordinances.

By H. Nelson Goodson 

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

April 22, 2026

Milwaukee, Wisconsin - On Tuesday, the Milwaukee Common Council voted 13 - 0 with one abstention, including one excused absence to rename the Southside business corridor (street) S. César E. Chávez Drive (formerly S. 16 St.) between W. Pierce St. to W. Mitchell Street back to S. 16 Street. Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, the co-sponsor of a substitute Ordinance 252060 to change the name of the business corridor street from S. Chávez Drive to S. 16 Street decided to change her vote from approval to an abstention, while Alderperson Marina Dimitrijevic was recorded as an excused absence.

The City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works confirmed that the S. Chávez street name signs will be changed to S. 16 St. before the end of the month.

Ald. Zamarripa along with Alderman Jóse G. Pérez (President of the Milwaukee Common Council) were the sponsors to change the S. César E. Chávez Drive name of the street back to S. 16 Street, after unproven allegations were raised that the late leader of the United Farm Workers (UFW) César E. Chávez had molested multiple young girls and the UFW co-founder Dolores Huerta also admitted that she had a consensual sex relationship with Chávez who was married at the time and Huerta confirming that she had a child from Chávez, but decided to stay silent at the time. Huerta then alleged in a New York Times article that Chávez sexually assaulted her in a second encounter and she became pregnant again, but remained silent again. She admitted that she gave her two daughters with Chávez away to caring families, in order to protect the UFW movement at the time. Then, an allegation was raised that Huerta had a third child with César E. Chávez, which an alleged DNA test showed that he was also the father, but the child was raised as his brother's child instead. Huerta has not confirmed the allegation that she actually had a third child with César and that his younger brother raised the child with Huerta who she was married too.

Huerta was married multiple times and had a total of 11 children, and two with César and a third with him too, which hasn't been confirmed by Huerta.

When Huerta had a consensual sexual relationship with Chávez, she was 21.

The allegations against César E. Chávez were made public by the New York Times, 33 years after his death. Both César E. Chávez and his brother, Richard are deceased and can not defend themselves today against such allegations that were recently raised.

So far, there is no actual evidence or prove that Chávez molested young girls other than Ana Murguia and Debra Rojas who alleged that they were molested by Chávez when they were under the age of 14, but at the time remained silent until the New York Times published their allegations in March, days before Chávez's Birthday this year (2026) and Huerta also alleging that Chávez had sexually assaulted her without consent.

Hispanic News Network U.S.A. (HNNUSA) did a criminal background check on César E. Chávez in California and Arizona, which resulted in no criminal record or history for molesting young girls and rape.

Chávez died in 1993, with no criminal of sexual assault of young girls or rape. He died as the iconic leader of the farm workers movement. 

The sexual assault of young girls allegations, which to date haven't been proven spread widely and many members of the Latino communities throughout the U.S. immediately condemn Chávez in the court of public opinion and prosecution without actual evidence and began to erase his iconic legacy. While, the elected U.S. President Donald J. Trump (R-MAGA) has allegedly raped young girls as young as 13 and the released of Epstein files have shown documented allegations against Trump investigated by the FBI. Trump remains in office while his alleged victims have called for justice, which justice hasn't taken place.

In the pedophile scenario today, many Latinos seemed to immediately condemn and erase the legacy of one of their own without actual evidence of sexual assaults against young girls, but today, these same Latinos allegedly seemed to continue to accept and condone the acts of an alleged White pedophile president in office. Sign of the times or just hypocrisy! 

In other Milwaukee Common Council news, the Council passed ordinances that prohibits local law enforcement including the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (USICE) agents from wearing masks to conceal their identities, and they must identify themselves and carry identification with them when conducting immigration enforcement in the City of Milwaukee. Also, USICE agents are prohibited from using any City properties to coordinate raids without a City permit.

26-year-old Daniel O. Muñoz, Aka, Drako Wanted By Milwaukee Police In Connection With The Homicide of Richard Samuel Ortiz-Robles, 28, Aka, Tronko Ntn, A Reggaetón Inspiring Singer

Muñoz, a convicted felon was out on supervision when he allegedly shot Ortiz-Robles to death over an argument with his sister at the 2000 block of S. 13 Street.

By H. Nelson Goodson 

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

April 20, 2026

Milwaukee, Wisconsin - On early Sunday, Daniel Muñoz, 26, aka, Drako, a convicted felon got into an argument with his own sister around 1:42 a.m. at the 2000 block of S. 13 Street and fatally shot Richard Samuel Ortiz-Robles, 28, aka, Tronko Ntn, a popular Reggaetón inspiring singer in the Southside of Milwaukee. Muñoz's sister is married to Ortiz-Robles who as the victim attempted to defend his wife against Muñoz aggression, according to the preliminary investigation.

According to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, Muñoz has not been booked yet for the Ortiz-Robles homicide.

Milwaukee police hasn't confirmed, if Muñoz has been taken into custody in connection with the Ortiz-Robles homicide.

Muñoz as a convicted felon is prohibited from possessing a firearm.

Muñoz is facing criminal charges for a homicide and a felon possession of a weapon causing death.

In 2023, Muñoz was convicted in Racine County for one felony count for operating a vehicle without consent and possession of a weapon including party to a crime. His was out on supervision on November 13, 2025, which his supervision ends in 2033, according to the Wisconsin Department of Corrections.

Social media video: On April 19, 2026, two females including the wife of Richard Samuel Ortiz-Robles were in an altercation outside the Punta Caña Bar, then Daniel Muñoz is seen grabbing and hitting Richard Samuel Ortiz-Robles and Muñoz shoots at Ortiz-Robles multiple times and walks away as witnesses watched. Posted by Hispanic News Network U.S.A., video courtesy of Real Mke. Real Mke posted that Alondra Rodriguez and her sister-in-law Araceli Torres got into an altercation.

Update: On Tuesday, April 21, 2026, homicide suspect Daniel O. Muñoz, 26, was booked at the Milwaukee County jail pending homicide charges. The Wisconsin Department of Corrections placed a hold on him for supervision violations.

28-year-old Samuel Ortiz-Robles, Known As Tronko Ntn, A Reggaetón Singer In The Southside Of Milwaukee Fatally Shot

Ortiz-Robles, an inspiring local Reggaetón singer in the Southside of Milwaukee was fatally shot.

By H. Nelson Goodson 

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

April 19, 2026

Milwaukee, Wisconsin - On early Sunday, Milwaukee police around 1:42 p.m. responded to shots fired at the 1900 S. 13 St. in the Southside of Milwaukee. When police officers arrived at the scene they located Richard Samuel Ortiz-Robles, 28, suffering from gunshot wounds. Ortiz-Robles was pronounced deceased at the scene.

According to a preliminary investigation, two siblings male and female got into a heated altercation at the Punta Caña Bar located at 2000 S. 13 Street and apparently Ortiz-Robles, the alleged in-law stepped in to defend the female and he ended up getting shot by the male suspect. The female and the male suspect were known by Ortiz-Robles. 

Ortiz-Robles was known as a local inspiring Reggaetón singer in Milwaukee. Video link: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1G5YULCoKv/

Milwaukee police are seeking a known suspect in connection with the Ortiz-Robles homicide.

Should Undocumented In The U.S. Be Exempt From Paying Local, State And Federal Taxes, Since They Are Prohibited From Collecting Government Social Insurance Benefits

Question for the National May 1st Immigrant Day Movement.

Should The Undocumented Be Exempt From Paying Local, State And Federal Taxes, Since They Are Prohibited By Local, State And Federal Governments From Collecting Social Insurance Benefits In The U.S.?

Since, Trump and his MAGA administration want to prohibit government social services to the undocumented, should the undocumented be exempt from paying local, state and federal taxes.

Undocumented pay billions into Social Security and other social insurance programs, but are not allowed to collect benefits.

• Social Security: $25.7 billion.

• Medicare: $6.4 billion.

• Unemployment Insurance: $1.8 billion.

Undocumented immigrants are banned from collecting from these social programs and others.

Each undocumented immigrant in an average pays $8,889 per year.

Posted on April 18, 2026

Source: Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

Luis Rodolfo López, 1st Bilingual Teacher From South Division High School In 1970 Will Posthumously Received The Tony Báez Lifetime Achievement Award 2026 At The WIABE's 47th Annual Conference In Wisconsin

López became the first bilingual teacher at South Division High School in the Milwaukee Public Schools District and State of Wisconsin in 1970.

By H. Nelson Goodson 

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

April 16, 2026

Milwaukee, Wisconsin - On Saturday, April 18th, the Wisconsin Association for Bilingual Education (WIABE) will posthumously honor the late Luis Rodolfo López, 81, who in 1970 became the first bilingual teacher at South Division High in the Southside of Milwaukee, including the Milwaukee Public Schools District and in the State of Wisconsin with the Tony Báez Lifetime Achievement Award 2026. 

Gloria González, a former graduate student from South Division High School (SDHS), and a retired Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Division of Bilingual Multicultural Education at Central Services staff member nominated Maestro López for the Tony Báez Lifetime Achievement Award 2026, and on Thursday, she confirmed to Hispanic News Network U.S.A. (HNNUSA) that WIABE had chosen López for the posthumously honor at their 47th Annual WIABE Conference over the weekend at Wisconsin Dells.

González says that Maestro López taught Hispanic American Culture, bilingual U.S. history, and language courses to bilingual students at South Division.

Beyond the classroom, Maestro López was a relentless advocate for student belonging and cultural pride. He helped organize the first Hispanic prom at South Division in 1972, creating inclusive spaces where students felt seen and celebrated. As a guidance counselor, he further supported students’ academic and personal growth, always centering their dignity and potential.

His advocacy extended well beyond the school walls. Maestro López served his community through organizations such as UMOS, United Community Center, and Mexican Fiesta, while also contributing to faith-based initiatives at Guadalupe Church. He remained committed to education throughout his life, teaching adult learners in ESL (English as Second Language) and Adult High School programs at MATC, ensuring that opportunity was accessible at every stage of life.

Maestro López was more than an educator—he was a trailblazer, mentor, and champion for equity. His legacy lives on through the countless lives he transformed, the doors he opened, and the community he strengthened.

Maestro López passed away at the age of 81, on August 18, 2025 in Tampa, Florida.

López was originally from México, he had a passion to teach his students in both Spanish and English and made sure that the students succeeded in class, which eventually led to a higher percentage of graduation for Latino and non-Latino students at South Division High School. Many of the students that López taught enrolled at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, including Milwaukee Area Technical College and other universities, and later graduated and became contributing members in the Southside community and Milwaukee.

López was the first bilingual teacher at SDHS in the early 1970's. The SDHS 1971 year book recognized López as a teacher for Hispanic American Culture, Language and History, and United States History Bilingual.

López was well known for his charismatic and unwavering support for his students at SDHS, and in 1972, he was very instrumental in sponsoring the first Hispanic student South Division High School Prom dance at the Marc Plaza Hotel in downtown Milwaukee.

In 1973, López also worked as a Guidance Counselor in the Guidance Department at SDHS in MPS. López began working at MPS on April 8, 1969 and earned a Master's degree on December 2, 1979.

López later became an administrator at MPS. After retiring from MPS, López moved to Tampa, Florida.

A memorial tribute for Maestro Luis Rodolfo López at South Division High School is planned for June 13, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., according to González. 

Update:

Video presentation dated April 18, 2026 of the Tony Báez Lifetime Achievement Award 2026 posthumously honor to the late Luis Rodolfo López at the WIABE's 47th Annual Conference at Wisconsin Dells,  courtesy of Iveliz Perez. Link at:  https://youtu.be/waXMfx_LpyQ

35-year-old David Leo Krause Fatally Shot At S. 1 Street And E. Greenfield Ave. In The Southside Of Milwaukee

Krause was fatally shot in the chest, according to Milwaukee police.

By H. Nelson Goodson 

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

April 16, 2026

Milwaukee, Wisconsin - Milwaukee police reported that David Leo Krause, 35, was fatally shot in the chest on April 14, at the 100 block of East Greenfield Ave. in the Southside of Milwaukee.

Milwaukee police were called around 7:45 p.m. on Tuesday to shots fired and when arriving at the scene at  S. 1 St. and E. Greenfield Ave., they located Krause suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest. Krause died at the scene, according to police.

Police are looking for a suspect(s) involved connection with the Krause homicide.

Southside Homicide Suspect 31-year-old Nicholas S. Maslowski Killed By Milwaukee Police At The S. 35 Street Viaduct

Maslowski was sought by Milwaukee police for the homicide of 27-year-old Christopher J. Aguilar at S. 7 Street and W. Historic Mitchell Street on Monday.

By H. Nelson Goodson 

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

April 14, 2026

Milwaukee, Wisconsin - On Monday, Milwaukee police reported that Nicholas S. Maslowski, 31, was shot multiple times by Milwaukee police after a police chase pursuit ended after Maslowski's vehicle crashed at the S. 35 Street viaduct and W. National Ave. just before 5:00 p.m., according to police.

Maslowski after crashing his vehicle fled from the vehicle and fired his weapon at police and at least 8 Milwaukee police officers returned fired striking him as he jumped from the bridge. Several handguns were recovered at the scene.

Maslowski was transported to a local hospital for critical injuries and he later died from his injuries.

A 34-year-old crash victim from another vehicle was also transported to a local hospital and is expected to survive.

Maslowski was sought by Milwaukee police in connection with an early Monday homicide around 5:30 a.m. at S. 7 Street and W. Historic Mitchell Street in front of Voces de la Frontera offices (VDLF), an immigrant rights organization located at 733 W. Historic Mitchell Street. Nearby businesses outdoor video surveillance cameras and the VDLF outdoor video surveillance cameras captured multiple suspects running from the scene and the shooting death of Christopher J. Aguilar, 27, and the alleged homicide suspect(s) involved.

Milwaukee police were looking for the vehicle ( a Nissan) used by the suspect that killed Aguilar. The vehicle had bullet holes on the side.

Police later in the day responded to shots fired at the 1700 block of N. 35 Street and spotted Maslowski's vehicle, which was sought for an earlier homicide in the Southside of Milwaukee. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle, but Maslowski sped away heading South on the 35 Street viaduct and then crashed into another vehicle near W. National Ave. on S. 35 Street.

The officers that discharged their firearms are a 35-year-old male with over 8 years of service, 33-year-old male with over 14 years of service, 33-year-old male with over 9 years of service, 33-year-old male with over 8 years of service, 30-year-old male with over 11 years of service, 30-year-old male with over 7 years of service, 29-year-old male with over 3 years of service and a 26-year-old male with over 7 months of service. They will be placed on administrative duty as is routine in officer involved shootings.  

The Milwaukee Area Investigative Team is investigating this incident. 

The Wauwatosa Police Department is the lead investigating agency. 

According to the Wisconsin Court record system, Maslowski in 2023, was convicted for two felony counts for burglary of a dwelling.

Maslowski was also convicted for several felonies in February 2021 for armed robbery use of force and armed robbery with threat of force.

In 2025, Aguilar was wanted on an open bench warrant for one misdemeanor count for criminal trespass of a dwelling in Milwaukee  County. In 2019, Aguilar was convicted for two felony counts, 1st-degree recklessly endangering safety including party to a crime and armed robbery including party to a crime. In 2017, Aguilar  was convicted for one felony count for attempt theft movable property from person/corpse.

Bipartisan DACA Act 240 Signed Into Law By Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers (D)

Bipartisan DACA Act 240 signed into law by Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers (D) in the Southside of Milwaukee.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin - On Thursday, April 9, 2026, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers (D) signed the DACA Bill Act 240 (AB 759, SB 745) into law at El Rey Supermercado at the 900 block of S. César E. Chávez Drive in the Southside of Milwaukee.

The historic bipartisan DACA bill passed unanimously in the Wisconsin State Assembly and in the Wisconsin State Senate by 31 - 2. DACA Act 240 relating to: eligibility to receive occupational credentials for recipients of deferred action under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.

The DACA Bill 240 Act signing event was by invite only.

Afterwards, Wisconsin State Representative Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (D-Milw) held a DACA Bill celebration at Fiesta Cafe.

Video: https://youtu.be/B8Grww1krag

Photos: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DjcN95nRm/

Article: https://tinyurl.com/2s3f4ywe

Wisconsin State Representative Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (D-Milw) released the following  press release regarding the Bipartisan Team for Wisconsin that was responsible for passing the Wisconsin DACA Bill Act 240.

Madison, WI- Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (D), wants to thank the following people for the Passage of AB759 (ACT 240) DACA Occupational Licensing, in the Wisconsin State Assembly.  The Bi-partisan Team for Wisconsin, that got the work done for ALL OF US.   Former Rep. Macco (R), Rep. Joel Kitchens (R), Rep. Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D), Senator Jesse James (R), Senator Cory Tomczyk (R), Senator Tim Carpenter (D), and all our staff.   Justin Morales and Milwaukee Common Council President-Alderman Jose Perez, Daryl Morin, Tony Gonzales, John Schultz, Adam Peterman and JJ Sherman.  I want to also thank Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R), and Senate Leader Devin LeMahieu (R), for giving us an opportunity to come together, as a State and put Wisconsin First.  Finally, I want to thank our Governor Tony Evers (D) for enacting and signing ACT 240 into law.

AB759, is a pragmatic and necessary update to our occupational licensing laws. It expands access to professional licensing for a group of individuals who are already, well vetted, authorized to work in the United States, and actively contributing to our economy, yet are currently barred from working in the very professions they were trained for.

Wisconsin has a shortage of workers.  We invest in people through our K-12 schools, our colleges, and our workforce training programs only to lose that talent to other states, because of unnecessary licensing barriers.  By allowing individuals who are otherwise eligible to work in the United States to obtain professional licenses in Wisconsin, we open the door to filling workforce gaps across multiple industries. This bill strengthens our workforce, supports our economy, and ensures that Wisconsin remains competitive in retaining skilled, reliable, and hardworking talent.  

AB759,  is smart policy, it is pro-workforce, and it reflects our shared commitment to strengthening our state’s future. I look forward to working together to unlock employment opportunities and remove unnecessary barriers for the people who are ready to contribute to Wisconsin’s workforce. 

Posted on April 9, 2026

Source: Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

Former RHC Director Alberto Maldonado Assumes New Position As Asst. Vice-Chancellor For Connections And Achievements Supervising 8 Affinity Centers At UW-Milwaukee

Maldonado was the director of the Roberto Hernández Center at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, he assumes his new position as the Assistant Vice-Chancellor for Connections and Achievements who will oversee 8 affinity centers at the university.

By H. Nelson Goodson 

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

April 6, 2026

Milwaukee, Wisconsin - On Monday, Alberto Maldonado, 55, the former Director of the Roberto Hernández Center at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee announced that he started his new position at the urban university, which is Assistant Vice-Chancellor For Connections And Achievements within the Division of Student Affairs. According to Maldonado, he will provide strategy,  supervision, and support to 8 affinity centers, which includes the Black Student Cultural Center, First-Generation+ Resource Center, LGBTQ+ Resource Center, Military and Veterans Resource Center, Off-Campus Resource Center, Roberto Hernández Center, Southeast Asian American Student Center, and the Women’s Resource Center.

Maldonado has worked at UWM for 28 years and nearly 10 years at the Roberto Hernández Center. He became the official director of the RHC on November 8, 2018, in 2016, he became the interim director of the RHC, replacing Enrique Figueroa Ph.D. who resigned in August of that year after serving as a director since 2002.

Hispanic News Network U.S.A. (HNNUSA) attempted to contact Maldonado multiple times on Monday for comment, but was unsuccessful.

The affinity centers will be housed at a centralized Hub area in the ground floor of the Student Union building at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM). The affinity groups are currently occupying offices at Bolton Hall, but are expected to move into the Student Union in the Fall of 2026.

UWM announced in January 2026, that it would consolidate 8 affinity centers into one student focused Hub Center in order to secure federal funding after Trump and the U.S. Department of Education engaged in their MAGA (Make Amerikkka Great Again) relentless racially motivated effort to end all related Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs, and had threatened to withhold federal funding from educational institutions who failed to comply and eliminate all related DEI programs. Although, multiple federal courts ruled Trump's executive order to eliminate DEI programs and threatening to withhold federal funding from educational institutions who did not comply with his order was illegal and unconstitutional. The U.S. Department of Education later confirmed that it wouldn’t appeal the federal court rulings declaring that eliminating DEI and its funding was unconstitutional because it infringed on the free speech rights of instructors in classrooms. Although, despite the federal court rulings, both the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and the Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) proceeded to eliminate their DEI related programs. MATC President Anthony Cruz decided to eliminate the Office of Multicultural Student Services and terminated 4 student service specialists serving  Latino/Hispanic, African-American, Asian-American and Native-American students in August 2025. The Office of Multicultural Student Services was replaced by the Office of Community Impact at MATC.

UWM also proceeded to merge the 8 affinity centers despite, federal court decisions that Trump's elimination of DEI related programs and threatening to withhold federal funding was illegal and unconstitutional.

When the 8 affinity centers moved into the Student Union Hub Center in the Fall of 2026, the affinity groups will gradually lose their identity structures and their known names as we know them today, and will eventually be phased out, according to allegations made UWM students who will be affected and say that they were never taken into consideration in the UWM decision resulting in the drastic and controversial change. UWM students and numerous student organizations opposed the controversial move by UWM Chancellor Dr. Thomas Gibson in creating the 8 affinity Student Union Hub Center.

The affinity centers services will also be restructured, according to UWM students.

The expected gradual facing out of the Roberto Hernández Center at UW-Milwaukee will be a major betrayal by UWM, which would definitely default and break the 1970's agreement between UWM and the Latino community to keep the RHC (formerly the Spanish Speaking Outreach Institute) autonomous and independently functioning Center providing servives to inspiring Latino students and the community.

The legacy of the Roberto Hernández Center and its history:

The actual creation of the Spanish Speaking Outreach Institute (SSOI), which later became the Roberto Hernández Center at link: http://bit.ly/1hgQkaB

Historic video of the UWM 1970 Takeover and the creation of the SSOI, today the Roberto Hernández Center-UWM https://youtu.be/FzOpOxI_GKw

USDHS False Allegations About Salah Sarsour, 53, President Of The Islamic Society Of Milwaukee Who Was Arrested By USICE And US Marshals On Terrorism Allegations And Lying On Immigration Application

Sarsour was legally allowed to immigrate to the U.S., gained a permanent legal resident status and has lived more than 32 years in the country and has no criminal record in the U.S..

By H. Nelson Goodson 

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

April 2, 2026

Milwaukee, Wisconsin - On Thursday, the MAGA (Make Amerikkka Great Again) U.S. Department of Homeland Security (USDHS) known to fabricated charges and has lied in multiple cases involving foreign nationals, U.S. legal status citizens and U.S. citizens is now saying that Salah Sarsour, 53, of Franklin, who is the President of the  Islamic Society of Milwaukee originally from Jordan had lied about his criminal history as a suspected terrorist when he was 15 in Jerusalem when applying for U.S. residency, according to a USDHS press release.

"Salah Salem Sarsour is a terrorist convicted for throwing Molotov cocktails at the homes of Israeli armed forces. This illegal alien from Jordan lied on his green card application to gain legal status in the U.S.," said USDHS Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis. "Thanks to President Trump and ICE, this terrorist is out of American communities. This Administration will always put the safety of the American people FIRST and Make America Safe Again."

According to Bis, Sarsour is suspected of funding terror organizations and lying on immigration forms. 

USDHS claims that Sarsour had a prior conviction for throwing a molotov cocktail at the homes of Israeli Forces.

He lied on his immigration application and became a green card holder under President Clinton.

This terrorist will remain in ICE custody pending removal proceedings, according to USDHS.

The Islamic Society of Milwaukee (ISM) says, "When Salah Sarsour was a teen (he was born in the Israeli occupied West Bank and lived his entire childhood under an inhumane military occupation) he was seized by the occupying Israeli forces and, as a minor, subjected to Israeli brutality and torture, and eventually tried and sentenced on fraudulent charges by an Israeli military "court". When Mr. Sarsour came to the United States in September 1993, the U.S. government was aware of his record. During subsequent interactions with immigration officials in the U.S., all were aware of the (false) accusations made by the Israeli military occupation forces. The fact that the present "Israel first" U.S. government has chosen to target Mr. Sarsour after thirtytwo years in the United States is unconscionable and illegal. Had Mr. Sarsour not been targeted by Israel and its agents, he would likely be receiving accolades for his accomplishments. We are calling on the U.S. government to immediately release Mr. Sarsour, to uphold the first amendment rights of citizens and residents of the U.S. to criticize a foreign regime, to uphold U.S. values of freedom, fairness and the rule of law, (particularly human rights laws) and to place the interests of the U.S. and U.S. citizens and residents over the interests of a foreign regime. 

"Mr. Sarsour has been serving as the elected President of the ISM (a volunteer position) for the past five years. Mr. Sarsour has been a legal resident of the Milwaukee community for over thirty-two years. He is married and, with his wife of 34 years, they have raised six children in the Milwaukee area. His wife and all of his children are U.S. citizens (Mr. Sarsour is a lawful permanent resident) and all of his children are college graduates and are gainfully employed. Four of Mr. Sarsour's children are married, and he has nine grandchildren. Mr. Sarsour has also been a caretaker of his elderly and frail mother," the ISM says.

"This is a man who came to the United States and kind of lived the American dream," Othman Atta, executive director of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee, said in a press conference at the Islamic Society of Milwaukee. "And they are trying to tarnish his image. They’re trying to target him."

When Sarsour applied for a Green card (permanent residency) to live in the U.S., "The U.S. government fully vetted his visa application at that time," said Kathryn Brady, head of the Muslim Legal Fund of America’s Immigration Litigation Department during the press conference at the ISM.

When Sarsour was detained in Israel when he was 15, he was tortured for months and had been charged by the Israeli government of alleged terrorism. 

Sarsour eventually immigrated to the US in 1993 under the Clinton administration and was allowed to apply for a permanent residency card, which he received in 1998, despite prior allegations made by the Israeli government.

Sarsour was taken into custody after leaving his home by MAGA Gestapo USICE and the U.S. Marshals Service, according to USDHS.

Sarsour was taken to the USICE facility in Broadview, Illinois for processing and then transferred on March 30, 2026 to the Clay Detention Center (Clay Sheriff's Office) in Brazil, Indiana where he was booked at 8:52 p.m. for USICE immigration hold.

A legal defense fund has been created for Salah Sarsour at link: https://www.launchgood.com/v4/campaign/salah_sarsour_justice_fund

Prior Hispanic News Network U.S.A. (HNNUSA) article link: https://tinyurl.com/4b26dxpz

Salah Sarsour, President Of Islamic Society Of Milwaukee Arrested By MAGA Gestapo USICE In Wisconsin

MAGA USICE Gestapo agents arrested Sarsour after leaving his residence on Monday, according to the Islamic Society of Milwaukee. Sarsour has been vocal against the Israel Zionist genocide of the Palestinian people including children in the Gaza.

By H. Nelson Goodson 

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

April 2, 2026

Milwaukee, Wisconsin - On Monday, at least 10 Make Amerikkka Great Again (MAGA) Gestapo U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (USICE) agents arrested Salah Sarsour, 53, the President of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee (ISM) after leaving his residence in Franklin. Sarsour's vehicle was stopped by USICE agents and he was taken into custody. Sarsour was taken to the USICE facility in Broadview, Illinois for processing and then transferred to the Clay Detention Center near Terra Huate, Indiana, according to the ISM. 

Sarsour has been a legal permanent resident in the U.S. for more than 32 years. He has been married for 34 years and has raised 6 children in Milwaukee County.

The USICE officials have not released any information why Sarsour was targeted and taken into custody, but the ISM says that attorneys have filed requests for his immediate release from USICE custody.

The following is the press release from the ISM, "On the morning of Monday March 30, agents of ICE (Immigration and Custom Enforcement) followed ISM President Salah Sarsour as he left his home, surrounded his vehicle, abducted him and placed him in ICE custody. Mr. Sarsour was subsequently transferred to the ICE facility in Broadview, Illinois and then to the Clay Detention Center near Terra Haute, Indiana."

"Mr. Sarsour has been serving as the elected President of the ISM (a volunteer position) for the past five years. Mr. Sarsour has been a legal resident of the Milwaukee community for over thirty-two years. He is married and, with his wife of 34 years, they have raised six children in the Milwaukee area. His wife and all of his children are U.S. citizens (Mr. Sarsour is a lawful permanent resident) and all of his children are college graduates and are gainfully employed. Four of Mr. Sarsour's children are married, and he has nine grandchildren. Mr. Sarsour has also been a caretaker of his elderly and frail mother.

"Throughout his years in the United States, Mr. Sarsour has been a successful businessman who employed many citizens and who has always been willing to help those in need. Mr. Sarsour has an exemplary record, with no charges or convictions of any kind. Mr. Sarsour is a shining model of what can only be seen as an American success story. Mr. Sarsour has been detained and is being threatened with deportation for only one reason: the U.S. government is carrying out its stated objective of prioritizing Israel, criminalizing advocacy for Palestine and targeting individuals who speak up against Israeli atrocities and condemn complicit officials in our government. Polls show that most Americans are opposed to supporting, funding and enabling the massive human rights abuses being committed by the genocidal Israeli regime.

"When Salah Sarsour was a teen (he was born in the Israeli occupied West Bank and lived his entire childhood under an inhumane military occupation) he was seized by the occupying Israeli forces and, as a minor, subjected to Israeli brutality and torture, and eventually tried and sentenced on fraudulent charges by an Israeli military "court". When Mr. Sarsour came to the United States in September 1993, the U.S. government was aware of his record. During subsequent interactions with immigration officials in the U.S., all were aware of the (false) accusations made by the Israeli military occupation forces. The fact that the present "Israel first" U.S. government has chosen to target Mr. Sarsour after thirtytwo years in the United States is unconscionable and illegal. Had Mr. Sarsour not been targeted by Israel and its agents, he would likely be receiving accolades for his accomplishments. We are calling on the U.S. government to immediately release Mr. Sarsour, to uphold the first amendment rights of citizens and residents of the U.S. to criticize a foreign regime, to uphold U.S. values of freedom, fairness and the rule of law, (particularly human rights laws) and to place the interests of the U.S. and U.S. citizens and residents over the interests of a foreign regime. 

"We will do everything in our power to make sure that Mr. Sarsour returns to his family and his community. We are seeking the support of all those who value the U.S. constitution and who are devoted to upholding the interests of the United States, and not the interests and agenda of another country."

"This is a man who came to the United States and kind of lived the American dream," Othman Atta, executive director of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee, said in a press conference at the Islamic Society of Milwaukee. "And they are trying to tarnish his image. They’re trying to target him."

When Sarsour applied for a Green card (permanent residency) to live in the U.S., "The U.S. government fully vetted his visa application at that time," said Kathryn Brady, head of the Muslim Legal Fund of America’s Immigration Litigation Department during the press conference at the ISM.

The following groups, organizations and public elected officials are also requesting Sarsour's immediate release from USICE custody.

MLFA – Muslim Legal Fund of America

AMP – American Muslims for Palestine

USCMO – US Council of Muslim Organizations

CAIR – Council on American-Islamic Relations

MAS – Muslim American Society

Islamophobia Studies Center

Palestine Center for Public Policy

Islamophobia Studies Journal

Northern California Islamic Council

U.S. Congresswoman Gwen S. Moore (D-Milw, WI)

Wisconsin State Senator Chris Larson (D-Milw)

Wisconsin State Representative Ryan Clancy (D-Milw)

Milwaukee Turners

Voces de la Frontera 

Milwaukee County Supervisors Jack Elkblad, Juan Miguel Martínez, Caroline Gómez-Tom and Justin Bielinski

City of Milwaukee Common Council members Ald. JoCasta Zamarripa and Ald. Alex Brower

Milwaukee Anti-war Committee

Francesca Hong for WI Governor 

David Crowley for WI Governor 

City of Milwaukee  Mayor Cavalier Johnson 

Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression 

Comité Sin Fronteras 

Mandela Barnes for WI Governor 

Jewish Voice for Peace - Milwaukee 

Freedom Road Socialist Organization - WI

Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee 

Arab and Women's Research and Resource Institute (AMWRRI) Milwaukee 

Muslim Women's Coalition 

Kelda Roys for WI Governor 

Wisconsin Bail Out the People Movement 

Palestine Diaspora Movement 

Forward Latino

Wisconsin State Representative Priscilla Prado (D-Milw)

Milwaukee Area Labor Council

Citizen Action of Wisconsin 

A legal defense fund has been created for Salah Sarsour at link: https://www.launchgood.com/v4/campaign/salah_sarsour_justice_fund