Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement Following Visit to See Salah Sarsour

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement Following Visit to See Salah Sarsour

"I traveled to Clay County, Indiana, to meet Salah and conduct a wellness check. I had previously met with his family, and they were concerned about his wellbeing. When I saw him, he shared that he was very concerned about his mother, as he is her primary caregiver. Despite this, he was in good spirits. Without any prompting, ICE and law enforcement officials shared that he was a very cooperative and pleasant person. Even in his situation, he was concerned about other detainees and was providing commissary snacks to others who didn't have money.

I shared the U.S. Constitution with him as a reminder that every person is entitled to rights in our country. I believe he was targeted because of his advocacy for Palestinians and his prominence in the Muslim community. I let him know that many community members support him. I shared a letter addressed to Governor Evers and Senator Baldwin, signed by more than 200 Jewish Wisconsinites, expressing their support for Salah Sarsour.

I advocated for Salah's health needs, sharing a checklist that was created by his doctor. It is my hope that he can be released following his hearing, and I will continue advocating for his release.

ICYMI, you can watch Congresswoman Moore's press call on her visit here.