A source has confirmed that the family members of the suspect involved in a recent antisemitic attack in Colorado have been taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and their visas have been revoked.
Family of Colorado Antisemitic Attack Suspect Detained by ICE, Faces Swift Deportation
The Department of Homeland Security has confirmed that the family of Mohamed Soliman, an Egyptian national accused of a violent antisemitic attack in Boulder, Colorado, has been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Soliman, who is facing multiple charges including attempted murder and federal hate crimes, reportedly carried out the attack using Molotov cocktails and a homemade flamethrower at a public gathering held in support of hostages in Gaza.
A law enforcement official revealed that immigration authorities are preparing to transfer the family to a detention center in Texas, where they will remain while final deportation arrangements are made. However, it remains uncertain where they will be sent after removal.
In response to the incident, the U.S. State Department has revoked the visas of Soliman’s immediate family members. A Department of Homeland Security official confirmed the visa cancellations but declined to provide further information on the expedited removal process. Under current immigration law, expedited removal typically does not apply to individuals who lawfully entered the U.S. on valid visas.
“We are currently looking into whether the suspect’s family had any prior knowledge of or involvement in the planning or execution of the attack,” said DHS Secretary Kristi Noem in a social media update on Tuesday. “If they were aware or offered support, that will be taken into account during these proceedings.”
According to the FBI, Soliman is the sole suspect in the assault, which authorities have described as a premeditated act of terrorism. A law enforcement affidavit filed Sunday says that Soliman confessed to carrying out the attack without informing anyone in his family.
Soliman, now facing both federal and state charges, made his first court appearance on Monday in state court and is expected in federal court on Friday. It remains unclear whether his family has secured legal representation.
During a joint interview with federal and local investigators, Soliman reportedly said he had been planning the attack for over a year and openly stated his intention: “I wanted to kill all Zionist people.” This declaration further fueled national outrage and intensified calls for a hardline immigration response.
As of now, the future of Soliman’s family in the U.S. remains uncertain. The case is developing rapidly, with authorities exploring both legal and security dimensions in what they describe as one of the most disturbing hate-motivated attacks in recent memory.
Boulder Attack Revives Painful Echoes of Jewish Past, Injures 12 Including Elderly Victims
A violent antisemitic assault in Boulder, Colorado, has left a deep emotional and physical scar on the local community, particularly among Jewish residents. The attack, which left a dozen people ranging in age from 25 to 88 wounded, is being remembered not just for its brutality but for the painful historical memories it reignited.
Authorities confirmed that all 12 victims are expected to survive, though several remain hospitalized with serious injuries. Among the most severely wounded are an elderly couple who sustained extensive burns. According to Rabbi Marc Soloway, both remain in “serious condition” as of Tuesday.
“One of my congregants, a woman in her 80s, is fighting for her life with catastrophic burns covering her body,” Rabbi Soloway told CNN. “She was engulfed in flames, lying on the ground—it was like witnessing our tragic history come alive again.”
“To see someone deliberately targeting peaceful, elderly individuals who were merely walking and meeting quietly—it’s incomprehensible.”
Attack Was Long Planned, Delayed Only by Daughter’s Graduation
Investigators later revealed that the suspect, Mohamed Soliman, had been plotting the attack for over a year. According to statements he made during interrogation, the only reason he had not acted sooner was that he was waiting for his eldest daughter to graduate high school.
The victims were participants in a global event called “Run for Their Lives,” intended to raise awareness for the 58 Israeli hostages believed to be held in Gaza. Soliman, in a chilling confession to authorities, said he viewed the group as indifferent to Palestinian captives and wanted to kill “all Zionist people,” according to an affidavit filed by investigators.
Just three days after his daughter received her diploma, Soliman traveled to Boulder. Before leaving, he placed his iPhone inside a desk drawer and left behind messages for his family, which were later discovered by authorities.
Soliman’s Background and Immigration History
Soliman, originally from Egypt, spent 17 years living in Kuwait before entering the United States in August 2022 on a non-immigrant visa. In 2023, he was granted a two-year work permit, which expired this past March, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
He and his family settled in Colorado Springs, where he briefly worked as an accountant. His employer, Veros Health, confirmed that he was hired in May 2023 but left the company after only three months. The company did not disclose details surrounding his departure.
Following the attack, the FBI executed a search warrant on Soliman’s residence in Colorado Springs. Federal agents described the family as cooperative during the search process.
That phone, which he had left behind intentionally, contained important digital evidence related to his motives and planning.
A Chilling Reminder
Community leaders have described the attack as not just an act of violence but a disturbing echo of the atrocities faced by Jewish communities in history.
“For survivors of past horrors, especially the Holocaust, this attack brings those old fears roaring back to life,” said Rabbi Soloway. “It’s not just about the physical pain—it’s about the trauma of being hunted again, simply for being who you are.”
Authorities continue to investigate whether Soliman acted alone or if others may have known about or supported his actions. As the legal proceedings move forward, the Boulder community is left reeling from an incident that has shaken their sense of safety and revived historical wounds that never fully healed.