9/24/2025 – Reposted from wfaa.com
Muslim Legal Fund of America says it will challenge Marwan Marouf’s denied green card application in immigration and federal court.
RICHARDSON, Texas — A well-liked Dallas Muslim community leader was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Monday, according to the Muslim Legal Fund of America (MLFA).
MLFA said Marwan Marouf, a leader with Muslim American Society’s Dallas chapter, was stopped by ICE agents early Sept. 22 after dropping his son off at school and heading to work.
In a statement, MLFA said it has represented Marouf for more than six years as he sought lawful permanent residence in the United States. The organization stated that Marouf arrived in the U.S. more than 30 years ago as an international student, later marrying and raising a family in North Texas.
According to MLFA, Marouf’s employer sponsored his temporary work and permanent residence applications for 15 years before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) began questioning his charitable activities.
MLFA stated that Marouf was handed a denial of his green card application on the same day he was detained, and that the decision reiterated prior findings from more than a decade ago. The group said it plans to challenge the ruling in both immigration and federal court.
MLFA pointed to Marouf’s community service as part of his immigration filings, saying he helped establish the largest Boy Scout troop in Circle 10 District, promoted drug awareness campaigns for youth, volunteered with the Red Cross, and became a Certified Disaster Relief First Responder.
In its statement, MLFA said its legal team will continue to pursue Marouf’s case, and it characterized the decision as an issue of fairness and constitutional rights.
WFAA has reached out to ICE for more information about Marouf’s detention and is awaiting a response.
