A federal judge halted deportation proceedings against the family of the man charged in the Boulder, Colorado, Molotov cocktail attack, per a temporary order on Wednesday.
The big picture: U.S. District Judge Gordon Gallagher’s order ruled that “deportation without process could [cause] irreparable harm” to the Egyptian citizens.
Driving the news: Trump officials said Tuesday that immigration officials had taken the family into custody after they were found to have overstayed their visa.
Jackson added that after the “horrific attack” in Boulder that Soliman is accused of committing, “immigration security is national security.”
Go deeper: Trump blames Biden’s border policies for Boulder attack Editor’s note: This article has been updated with new details throughout.
The deportation proceedings against the family of the man accused of the Molotov cocktail attack in Boulder, Colorado, were temporarily halted by a federal judge on Wednesday.
The large picture: U. A. According to the ruling of District Judge Gordon Gallagher, “deportation without process could [cause] irreparable harm” to the Egyptian citizens.
While an appeal is pending, the Biden-appointed judge ordered administration officials to refrain from deporting the man suspected of Sunday’s flamethrower attack along with his wife and five children.
Making headlines: Trump officials announced on Tuesday that the family had been arrested by immigration authorities after it was discovered that they had overstayed their visa.
Mohamed Sabry Soliman, an Egyptian national, is the 45-year-old suspect who is charged with attempted murder and federal hate crime.
The Boulder County District Attorney’s Office reported on Wednesday that the number of people injured in the attack had increased from 12 to 15 and included one dog.
What they’re saying: “This judicial coup needs to stop. On Wednesday evening, White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson stated, “United States courts continue to give preferential treatment to illegal aliens and put Americans’ safety at risk.”.
“This judge has no authority to intervene with immigration or national security — authority that rests squarely with President Trump and the Executive Branch,” she stated in her statement sent by email.
Jackson went on to say that “immigration security is national security” in the wake of the “horrific attack” in Boulder that Soliman is alleged to have committed. “.”.
In an emailed statement Wednesday evening, Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin of the Department of Homeland Security said the family was in the United States and accused them of attempting to stall justice. A. illegally, and as a result, are legitimately in ICE custody awaiting removal. “.”.
See also: Trump attributes the Boulder attack to Biden’s border policies.
Editor’s note: New information has been added throughout this article.
