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A long train of policy failures allowed Mohamed Sabry Soliman, the suspect in Sunday’s terrorist attack on pro-Israel marchers in Boulder, to remain in the U.S., and in Colorado specifically, critics say.
The Centennial State has enacted a broad swath of “sanctuary” policies in recent years, preventing state and local law enforcement from alerting Immigration and Customs Enforcement about illegal aliens’ immigration status and allowing illegal aliens to obtain driver’s licenses and state benefits.
Critics say this lax enforcement created an atmosphere that enabled Soliman to overstay his work permit.
“Less than a month ago, Colorado Democrats stood and applauded the expansion of our state’s radical sanctuary laws—laws that fine law enforcement up to $50,000 for cooperating with ICE,” state Rep. Jarvis Caldwell, R-Colo., told The Daily Signal in a statement Tuesday.
“Now, one of the very individuals they’re protecting has brutally attacked Jewish Coloradans in Boulder,” Caldwell added. “These policies do not keep our communities safe. They enable violence, strain our resources, and make Colorado a sanctuary for chaos—not law and order.”
Soliman faces a federal hate crime charge and 16 state counts of attempted first-degree murder after he allegedly used a “makeshift flamethrower” and Molotov cocktails to attack citizens who were marching in honor of the hostages Hamas militants kidnapped from Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. He reportedly shouted, “Free Palestine!” amid the attack. The attack injured 12 people, many of whom are still recovering in the hospital.
A spokesperson for the Colorado House Democrats expressed outrage at the notion of questioning immigration policies in the wake of the attack.
“As a Jew, I find it both sickening and appalling that anyone would use an attack on our community to try to score political points, especially while the wounded are still in the hospital,” Jarrett Freedman told The Daily Signal. --->READ MORE HERE
Mohamed Sabry Soliman, an illegal immigrant, has been accused of carrying out a terror attack in Colorado. Authorities arrested Soliman after he allegedly set fire to a building in Aurora, causing significant damage. This incident has raised serious concerns about national security and illegal immigration policies.
Soliman is originally from Egypt and entered the United States illegally through Mexico. He had multiple prior arrests, including one for domestic violence. However, he was released due to “sanctuary city” policies. These policies prevent local law enforcement agencies from cooperating with federal immigration officials. This situation has sparked a debate about the effectiveness of such policies in ensuring public safety.
Aurora Police Chief Vanessa Wilson stated, “We have reason to believe this was a terrorist attack.” The FBI is currently investigating the incident, which occurred on December 24. Authorities found evidence suggesting that Soliman planned the attack. This evidence included handwritten notes detailing his intentions and expressing his hatred towards non-Muslims.
In his writings, Soliman referenced extremist groups such as ISIS and Al-Qaeda. This has led investigators to suspect that he may have ties to these organizations. During a search of Soliman’s residence, police discovered additional evidence linking him to the attack. This included materials used to make explosives and propaganda promoting violent extremism.
According to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Soliman had no legal status in the United States. He had previously been deported back to Egypt in 2019. However, he re-entered the country illegally shortly after his deportation. This raises questions about how he managed to evade deportation despite having a criminal record and being flagged by immigration authorities. --->READ MORE HEREFOLLOW LINK BELOW TO A RELEVANT STORY:
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