US judge halts deportation of family of suspect in pro-Israel rally attack
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Judge Blocks Deportation of Boulder Attack Suspect's Family
Above: An Israeli flag is fixed to a street sign as police stand by off Pearl Street on the scene of an attack on demonstrators calling for the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza, in Boulder, Colorado, on June 1, 2025. Image copyright: Eli Imadali/Contributor/AFP via Getty Images
The Spin
Democratic narrative
This ruling is justified on both legal and pragmatic grounds. Not only did Soliman's wife and children have nothing to do with his attack, but they've lived in Colorado Springs since 2022, after 17 years in Kuwait. Their father applied for asylum, for which they still deserve protection. With a 72% asylum grant rate for Egyptians and a backlog of 3.6 million cases, deporting them prematurely risks injustice.
Republican narrative
The family of a homicidal green card holder is not who the government should be worrying about right now. Soliman's attack, injuring eight Jewish demonstrators, fuels a rising tide of antisemitism. With American Jews facing violence and isolation, as seen in the murders of Yaron Lishinsky and Sarah Milgram, DHS should prioritize deporting those linked to such acts, ensuring justice and safety amid this crisis.