The article discusses the plight of Mohamed Soliman's five children, who have been detained for eight months despite an existing judicial guideline stipulating a maximum detention period of 20 days for juvenile immigrants.
On June 3, 2025, Mohamed Soliman's life took a drastic turn when he attacked a pro-Israel demonstration in Boulder, Colorado, using a Molotov cocktail and an improvised flamethrower. The incident resulted in injuries to at least 12 people, including Soliman himself. Shortly after the attack, his wife and children were detained and sent to an immigration detention center in Texas. The family, having lived in the United States since 2022 and possessing a pending asylum application, was caught in a legal nightmare following the violent actions of the father.
Now, the Soliman children, aged between 4 and 17, have been held at the South Texas Family Residential Center in Dilley for eight months, which is a clear violation of a judicial directive restricting the detention of immigrant minors to a maximum of 20 days. The situation raises questions about adherence to judicial guidelines and the rights of young immigrants in detention facilities. Reports indicate that from January to October 2025, at least 675 minors have also faced similar violations, underlining an alarming trend in the treatment of immigrant children in the U.S.
The contrasting treatment of detained families and minors shines a spotlight on immigration policies and practices in the U.S., particularly as they pertain to vulnerable populations. This case exemplifies a growing concern among advocacy groups regarding the welfare of children in detention and the desperate circumstances that can arise from tumultuous familial situations. The broader implications of such detentions call for systemic changes to ensure compliance with existing legal frameworks and protect the rights of those seeking asylum in the country.
