Colorado Firebombing Injures 13 Amid Federal Hate Crime Charges

Habiba Soliman, a promising medical student who moved from Kuwait to the United States two years ago, had her life and aspirations drastically altered when her father, Mohamed Soliman, was arrested for a violent, hate-driven firebomb attack at a peaceful march in Boulder, Colorado. Habiba had been recognized as a top scholar and recipient of the Denver Gazette's "Best and Brightest" scholarship, expressing in her application how America had "fundamentally changed" her and enabled her to pursue her dream of a medical career, which was previously barred by Kuwait's residency laws. The attack, which left 12 injured and one critically wounded, plunged the family into a national security crisis, with Habiba, her mother, and siblings now in ICE custody facing expedited deportation after their visas were revoked. Mohamed Soliman, who had overstayed his visa since March and reportedly spent a year planning the attack, initiated the assault shortly after Habiba's high school graduation, further complicating the family's tragic narrative. This story highlights the stark contrast between Habiba's hopeful journey and the violent actions of her father, underscoring the profound impact on their family and the broader community.