Mohamed Soliman, an Egyptian national who is accused of firebombing a pro-Israel protest in Boulder, had overstayed his visa and was still in the country with a valid work permit, revealing serious flaws in the immigration enforcement system in the United States. As authorities look into whether Soliman’s wife and five children knew about or encouraged the attack, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced that they have been placed under ICE custody. About 400,000 suspected visa overstays were reported by DHS in fiscal year 2023, indicating serious deficiencies in the agency’s oversight of possible security risks.
Family Under Investigation as Authorities Pursue Multiple Charges
The Department of Homeland Security has taken the family of suspected Boulder terrorist Mohamed Soliman into custody as the investigation expands beyond the attack itself. Soliman’s wife and five children are now being held by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials while investigators determine whether they had prior knowledge of or provided support for the June 1 attack that left 15 people injured at a pro-Israel demonstration. Soliman allegedly threw a glass bottle that exploded into flames at the demonstration in what FBI Director Kash Patel has described as “a targeted terror attack.”
The suspect faces multiple serious charges, including attempted first-degree murder, assault, and use of explosives. If convicted on all charges, including both state and federal counts, Soliman could face up to 624 years in prison. He is currently being held on a $10 million bond, with his next court appearance scheduled for June 5. Federal authorities have also charged him with hate crimes in connection with the attack.
THERE IT IS 🚨
USAID paperwork found in the Boulder, Colorado illegal migrant attacker Mohamed Soliman’s vehicle along with 14 unlit Molotov cocktails and a flame thrower
Democrat BOUGHT AND PAID FOR DOMESTIC TERRORIST ATTACKS
— Wall Street Apes (@WallStreetApes) June 2, 2025
Visa Overstay Exposes Critical Security Vulnerabilities
Soliman’s immigration status has become a focal point of the investigation, revealing significant gaps in America’s visa monitoring system. Records show he entered the United States on August 27, 2022, on a B1/B2 non-immigrant visa that expired on February 26, 2023. Despite this expiration, Soliman was granted work authorization valid until March 2025, allowing him to gain employment with both Vero Health and Uber, companies that have confirmed his employment and valid work documentation.
“Former FBI special agent Jonathan Gilliam told Fox News Digital he thinks visa overstays are a national security issue following the terror attack in Boulder, Colorado, that left 15 people injured.” – Jonathan Gilliam
This case highlights a broader national security concern, as the Department of Homeland Security reported approximately 400,000 suspected visa overstays in fiscal year 2023 alone. Security experts warn that the current system lacks robust mechanisms to track individuals who remain in the country after their visas expire, creating potential opportunities for radicalization without detection. The Soliman case demonstrates how individuals can maintain seemingly normal lives within American society while potentially harboring extremist ideologies.
BREAKING: Kristi Noem announces the entire family of the Boulder CO Terrorist was taken into ICE Custody
🔴 MY THOUGHTS:
I’m glad there’s an investigation, but his wife and children should be immediately deported..
In fact, that should be law, as legal immigrants to America… pic.twitter.com/6djjSKndMN
— MJTruthUltra (@MJTruthUltra) June 3, 2025
Calls for Systemic Reform to Prevent Future Attacks
Former FBI special agent Jonathan Gilliam has emphasized that the Boulder attack exposes fundamental weaknesses in America’s visa monitoring infrastructure. The current system allows visa holders to effectively disappear into American society once they’ve entered the country, with minimal ongoing verification of their activities or whereabouts. This creates a significant security vulnerability that could potentially be exploited by those with malicious intent.
Security experts are calling for comprehensive reforms, including improved tracking systems, stronger verification protocols, and more robust policies to monitor visa holders throughout their stay in the United States. Additionally, better coordination between immigration authorities and employers could help identify individuals who remain employed despite expired immigration status. As investigations into the Boulder attack continue, the case serves as a stark reminder of the potential consequences when immigration enforcement gaps intersect with extremist ideologies.