Event Brief
US judge orders release of Palestinian rights advocate
Filed: Jun 18, 2026 at 8:05 PM ET
Summary: A federal judge ordered the release of Salah Sarsour, saying his ICE detention may be unlawful.
WHO: US District Judge James Patrick Hanlon
WHAT: Ordered the release of Salah Sarsour from ICE detention
WHEN: Jun 18, 2026 at 7:01 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Hanlon ruled Sarsour raised a substantial First Amendment claim that he was targeted for protected speech.
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