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 moved to Texas, ensuring due process rights for the Colorado Springs family.

The case has drawn intense attention from Colorado's legal community and immigrant advocacy groups after Soliman's wife and five children were detained following the June 1 Pearl Street Mall attack that injured 15 people in Boulder.

Impact on Colorado's Immigration Landscape

Colorado Springs immigration attorney Stephanie Izaguirre highlighted the ruling's significance for local immigrant families:

"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."

Key Developments for Colorado Residents

• The family had established roots in Colorado Springs, with the eldest daughter recently graduating from a local high school
• The suspect's wife, Hayam El Gamal, is a network engineer with a pending EB-2 visa for professionals
• The family's asylum application, filed in Denver, remains pending since September 2022
• Local law enforcement confirms the family had been cooperating with authorities

Legal Defense Highlights Constitutional Rights

Attorney Eric Lee, who has volunteered to represent the family pro bono, emphasized the constitutional implications for Colorado residents:

"We get to continue to fight on the merits, which is our assertion that the basis for detaining his family is totally illegal, that individuals in this country cannot be held responsible and detained for the allegations of criminal allegations against their relatives."

Investigation Details

According to court documents, the family appears to have had no prior knowledge of the attack. El Gamal was observed driving to a Colorado Springs police station shortly after news of the incident broke, demonstrating cooperation with local authorities.

Looking Ahead

While the deportation case moves to Texas, Soliman faces 118 counts in Colorado state court and additional federal hate crime charges that could result in life imprisonment. His next state court appearance in Colorado is scheduled for July 15, with a federal preliminary hearing set for next week.

The case continues to raise important questions about constitutional rights, due process, and family separation that resonate deeply with Colorado's immigrant communities and legal observers.

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