MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The Islamic Society of Milwaukee says its president, Salah Sarsour, was detained by ICE agents on Monday, March 30 after they followed him from his home and surrounded his vehicle.

He was transferred to an ICE facility in Broadview, Ill. and then to the Clay Detention Center near Terre Haute, Ind., according to ISM.

The Thursday, April 2 press release from ISM condemning the detention says that Sarsour is a lawful permanent resident who has lived in the Milwaukee area for more than 32 years. They also described him as a successful businessman with no criminal record who has served as the organization's volunteer president for the past five years.

The ISM's statement called the arrest politically motivated, saying Sarsour is being targeted for his advocacy for Palestine, and they are calling for his immediate release.