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18-year-old Habiba Soliman detained 9+ months at Dilley with siblings after father's arrest

Mar 13, 2026 · Dilley, TX, Egypt

18-year-old Habiba Soliman detained 9+ months at Dilley with siblings after father's arrest

Habiba Soliman, 18, and her four younger siblings (ages 4-16) were detained at Dilley Immigration Processing Center for more than nine months following their father's arrest in connection with a firebombing attack at a Jewish event in Boulder, Colorado. DHS arrested the mother and children and investigated their alleged involvement in the attack, though they denied any connection and publicly disavowed their father's actions. An arrest warrant reported that their father stated he never discussed his plans with family. An immigration judge initially determined the family posed no danger or flight risk and granted bond, but later reversed the decision after ICE appealed. Soliman was subsequently separated from her younger siblings and moved to an adult section of the facility.

Timeline

Mar 2026ICE appealed bond decision; judge reversed course and denied bond. Habiba separated from younger siblings and moved to adult section
Jan 2026Immigration judge determined family posed no danger or flight risk and granted bond
Jun 2025Father arrested in connection with firebombing attack at Jewish event in Boulder, Colorado
Jun 2025DHS arrested Habiba Soliman, her mother, and four siblings; investigation began into their alleged involvement

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