Colorado Sanctuary Policies Linked to Boulder Terror Attack

The recent antisemitic terror attack in Boulder, Colorado, where Mohamed Sabry Soliman, an Egyptian national who overstayed his visa, firebombed a pro-Israel event injuring eight people, has ignited a fierce political debate. Local and federal authorities confirmed Soliman's illegal status and that he shouted 'Free Palestine' during the attack, which targeted Jewish community members supporting hostages held by Hamas. Republican officials, including Colorado lawmakers and House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, blame Colorado's sanctuary state policies and the Democrats' open-border agenda for enabling such attacks by hindering cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities. Conversely, some conservatives and commentators have generalized Soliman's extremist views as representative of all Muslims and Arabs, sparking further controversy. Meanwhile, left-wing pundit Keith Olbermann blamed President Trump and the MAGA movement, alleging that immigration crackdowns are performative and contribute to ethnic tensions. The incident has thus become a focal point for broader national disputes over immigration policy, border security, and responses to antisemitism and terrorism.