ICE Detains Family of Boulder Attack Suspect

Mohamed Sabry Soliman, an Egyptian national who entered the U.S. legally in August 2022 but overstayed his visa, is accused of attacking pro-Israel demonstrators in Boulder, Colorado, with a homemade flamethrower and Molotov cocktails, injuring at least 12 people. Soliman faces 16 counts of attempted murder and federal hate crime charges. Federal immigration authorities have detained his wife and five children for expedited removal proceedings, while investigating whether they had any prior knowledge of or involvement in the attack. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed the family’s detention and emphasized full prosecution for Soliman. Reports reveal Soliman planned the attack for a year and waited until after his daughter’s graduation to carry it out; his family reportedly cooperated with authorities and claims to have been unaware of his intentions. The incident has prompted political criticism of the Biden administration’s immigration policies.