Family of Boulder arson suspect to be released from ICE custody, judge rules

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- A federal judge has ordered U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to release the family of the 45-year-old man accused of setting people on fire in an antisemitic attack in Boulder.

Mohamed Soliman was swiftly arrested, charged with a slew of both federal and state crimes, including murder. Among the victims was an 82-year-old woman who later died from her injuries.

But nearly as quickly as Soliman was arrested, his family was swept up into ICE custody. Soliman and his family lived in Colorado Springs at the time of the reported attack. The Department of Homeland Security says the family entered the country from Egypt, but Soliman, who listed his wife and children as dependents, later overstayed his visa.

Soliman's family, which includes his wife and five children, have condemed the alleged attack, and say they did not know of his plans.

Eric Lee, the family’s attorney, wrote on X that he was thrilled to report the family’s petition had been granted.

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