Temporary Relief Granted for Suspect’s Family in Boulder Attack Case

A federal judge appointed by President Biden has placed a temporary hold on the deportation of the family of Mohamed Sabry Soliman, who is alleged to have carried out a targeted attack against pro-Israel supporters in Boulder, Colorado.

Denver District Judge Gordon Gallagher issued this relief to ensure the court retains jurisdiction over the ongoing case.

“The court finds that deportation without due process could lead to irreparable harm, and thus an order must be issued without notice due to the urgency of this situation,” Judge Gallagher noted.

A hearing for a temporary restraining order is set for June 13 in a federal courtroom in Denver.

On Tuesday, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem revealed that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) took Soliman’s wife and children into custody, initiating removal proceedings based on their unlawful presence in the country.

Among the children, four are minors, while the eldest is 18 years old.

The family is currently held at a federal detention center located in Dilley, Texas, according to federal immigration records.

Soliman, an Egyptian national, entered the U.S. illegally in August 2022 but only sought asylum in September, as reported by the Department of Homeland Security.

The 45-year-old is facing serious charges, including 16 counts of attempted murder and two counts related to the use of an incendiary device, stemming from a hate crime incident against individuals participating in a walk aimed at raising awareness for hostages in Gaza.

Reports indicate that Soliman has expressed support for the Muslim Brotherhood, a Sunni Islamist group, on his Facebook page.