Boulder Bombing Suspect's Family Swept Up in ICE Dragnet!

Family of Boulder Attack Suspect Detained by ICE Amidst Ongoing Investigation

The aftermath of the firebomb attack on Boulder's Pearl Street Mall continues to unfold as the family of Mohamed Sabry Soliman, the suspect arrested in connection with the incident that injured 12 people, has been taken into custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The development adds another layer of complexity to a case that has already shaken the Boulder community.

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed the family's detention via a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday afternoon. The announcement underscores the gravity with which federal authorities are treating the situation.

"Today the Department of Homeland Security and ICE are taking the family of suspected Boulder, Colorado terrorist, and illegal alien Soliman into ICE custody," Noem stated. "Mohamed’s despicable actions will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law, but we’re also investigating to what extent his family knew about this horrific attack if they had any knowledge of it or provided any support to it."

While Soliman faces serious charges, including multiple counts of attempted murder, assault, and a federal hate crime count, the focus has now broadened to include his family. Key points to consider include:

• Cooperation: Federal and state authorities initially indicated that Soliman's wife and children were cooperative during a search of their home.
• Evidence: Soliman's wife voluntarily surrendered a mobile phone he left behind on the day of the attack, which contained messages intended for his family.
• Denial: Soliman himself has reportedly told police that his family was not involved in his actions.

These factors raise questions about the basis for the family's detention and the extent of their alleged knowledge or involvement.

The legal complexities surrounding Soliman's immigration status are also coming to light. According to Bryce Downer, a local immigration lawyer with Novo Legal Group, Soliman had applied for asylum before his tourism visa expired. This application, if pending, could mean he was legally present in the United States, albeit "without status."

"There are individuals for whom we have submitted applications for asylum over 10 years ago and we're still waiting for an interview date," Downer explained, highlighting the lengthy processing times that can plague asylum cases.

The immigration status of Soliman’s wife and children remains unknown at this time. The likely destination for the family, now detained, is a family detention center located southwest of San Antonio in Dilley, Texas. This facility, once closed by the Biden administration, was recently reopened under President Trump, reflecting shifting policies regarding immigration enforcement.

Soliman is currently being held in the Boulder County Jail on a $10 million bond, awaiting further legal proceedings. As the investigation continues, the community grapples with the shock of the attack and the unsettling implications of the unfolding events. The detention of Soliman's family adds a poignant human dimension to a tragedy that has already deeply impacted Boulder.

Tags: Boulder attack, Pearl Street, Firebombing, Mohamed Soliman, ICE custody, Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, Illegal alien, Family detention, Colorado, Asylum, Immigration

Source: https://www.cpr.org/2025/06/03/ice-detains-family-of-boulder-attack-suspect/