A Dallas Muslim Community leader in immigration detention is now facing accusations of supporting a terrorist group.

Marouf was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement last month after dropping his youngest son off at school. He was arrested for allegedly overstaying a visa and not having a valid visa or travel documentation.

Now, Marouf is accused of soliciting funds or things of value for a terrorist organization, his lawyer said.

Muslim-American Society (DFW Chapter)

The new allegations stem from Marouf’s donations to the Holy Land Foundation, a now-defunct charity that was declared a terrorist organization in 2001 .

Marium Uddin, Marouf’s attorney with the Muslim Legal Fund of America, argued the government’s case relies heavily on old information.

“Third time’s

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