U.S. Detains Family of Egyptian National After Rally Attack
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced that federal authorities have taken into custody the family of Mohamed Sabry Soliman, an Egyptian national accused of throwing gasoline bombs at a pro-Israeli demonstration in Colorado. Soliman, who authorities say entered the United States on a tourist visa and remained after his work permit expired, will face prosecution. Meanwhile, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is investigating whether his family members had prior knowledge of the attack or provided any support.
Soliman resided in the city of Colorado Springs, and his relatives included two teenagers and three younger children. Although local outlets reported that the family cooperated with investigators, U.S. officials have not confirmed whether they were aware of Soliman’s actions. Soliman has claimed he acted alone. ICE has not released further details on the grounds for detaining his family, but the White House indicated that they could be deported “as early as tonight” under expedited removal procedures.
Noem emphasized that Soliman’s family members would be held accountable if evidence shows they were involved in planning or supporting the assault. The detained relatives now face swift deportation, pending the outcome of ICE’s inquiry.
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