Colorado Judge Transfers Boulder Attack Suspect's Family Deportation Case to Texas
In a significant development affecting a high-profile Colorado criminal case, U.S. District Judge Gordon P. Gallagher has ruled that deportation proceedings for the family of Boulder attack suspect Mohamed Soliman will be heard in Texas rather than Colorado, ensuring due process protections for the innocent family members.
The case has drawn intense attention from Colorado communities after Soliman was charged with throwing Molotov cocktails at peaceful demonstrators in Boulder on June 1, injuring 15 people and a dog. While Soliman faces serious charges, his wife and five children - who have been living and studying in Colorado - became caught in a complex legal battle.
Impact on Colorado's Immigrant Community
Colorado Springs immigration attorney Stephanie Izaguirre emphasized the importance of proper legal procedures for all Colorado residents:
"I think even if people think that the law supports this family being deported, I think surely everyone in America is in favor of due process."
Family's Colorado Connections
The family has established deep roots in Colorado since arriving in August 2022:
- Children enrolled in Colorado schools, with eldest daughter recently graduating
- Mother Hayam El Gamal is a network engineer with pending EB-2 visa
- Family has a pending asylum claim filed in Denver
- They cooperated with Colorado law enforcement after the attack
Attorney Eric Lee, who is representing the family pro bono, stressed that court documents show the family had no knowledge of Soliman's alleged plans. In fact, immediately after the attack, El Gamal was documented driving to a Colorado Springs police station to assist authorities.
Legal Process Moving Forward
While the deportation case moves to Texas, Soliman remains in Colorado custody facing 118 state-level counts and federal hate crime charges. His next state court appearance in Colorado is scheduled for July 15, with a federal preliminary hearing set for next week.
The family is currently being held at ICE's Dilley Detention Center in Texas, though their Colorado-based legal team continues to advocate for their release, arguing that detaining innocent family members for a relative's alleged crimes violates fundamental American principles.
For Colorado's immigrant communities and legal observers, this case highlights the complex intersection of criminal justice, immigration law, and family rights, while reinforcing the importance of due process protections for all residents.
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