Judge Blocks Deportation of Boulder Attack Suspect’s Family

A federal judge in Colorado, Gordon P. Gallagher, has temporarily blocked the deportation of the wife and five children of Mohamed Sabry Soliman, who is charged with federal hate crimes and attempted murder after a firebombing at a pro-Israel demonstration in Boulder. The judge cited urgency and potential irreparable harm, issuing a restraining order to ensure the family's due process rights and preserve court jurisdiction. Soliman's family, all Egyptian nationals, has not been charged, and their attorneys argue deporting them would be unlawful collective punishment. Homeland Security is investigating whether the family had prior knowledge of the attack, but Soliman has reportedly stated they were unaware of his plans. The case has highlighted the unusual practice of detaining and seeking to deport relatives of criminal suspects, fueling debate over collective punishment and immigration policy. The family had previously applied for asylum and some members had pending visa applications before the incident.