Daughter of Boulder Hate Crime Suspect Faces Boulder suspect’s daughter dreamed of studying medicine. Now she faces deportation.Despite Medical Dream in U.S.
Published by SpringNewsNG Media Limited | June 4, 2025
The 18-year-old recent high school graduate is the daughter of Mohamed Sabry Soliman, who has been charged with a federal hate crime and 16 counts of attempted murder. The violent incident targeted pro-Israel demonstrators and left 12 people injured, including an 88-year-old Holocaust survivor. Two victims remain hospitalized.
Soliman and her family, originally from Egypt and most recently residing in Kuwait, moved to the U.S. seeking safety and opportunity. Their path drastically changed after the May 31 attack, which occurred just three days after Habiba’s graduation.
According to federal court documents, the 45-year-old suspect told investigators he planned the assault for a year and intentionally waited until his daughter completed high school to act.
Before the tragedy, Habiba Soliman was recognized as one of Colorado’s “Best and Brightest” scholarship recipients, awarded by the Colorado Springs Gazette for her academic excellence and dedication to community service. In her application, she wrote passionately about adjusting to life in America and her commitment to pursuing a medical career.
“Coming to the USA has fundamentally changed me,” she wrote. “I learned to adapt to new things, even when it was hard… I came to appreciate that family is the unchanging support.”
She also volunteered at UCHealth, hoping to gain experience for her future in medicine. Representatives from the hospital did not confirm how long she volunteered or what her duties entailed.
Now, her future is uncertain.
On Tuesday, the White House announced on X (formerly Twitter) that Mohamed Soliman’s wife and five children are set to be deported, possibly within days. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed the family is in ICE custody, and authorities are investigating whether they had any knowledge of or involvement in the attack.
“This terrorist will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,” Noem stated. “We are reviewing to what extent his family may have supported or known about this heinous act.”
Habiba’s story is a stark contrast to her father’s alleged actions. A standout student at Thomas MacLaren School, she overcame intense cultural and language barriers after transferring in her sophomore year. Initially struggling to make friends or speak English, she eventually started an Arabic club and became a mentor for other new students.
Her teacher, Madalyn Rilling, praised Habiba for her transformation and leadership.
“Her English skills improved to a fluent level, and she quickly became a class leader,” Rilling wrote in a recommendation letter.
Despite her academic success, the administration under President Donald Trump has emphasized strict immigration enforcement. Habiba’s case echoes recent actions against families of violent offenders. Earlier this year, three relatives of Jose Antonio Ibarra, convicted in the murder of nursing student Laken Riley, were also placed in ICE custody and slated for deportation.
The Best and Brightest scholarship program’s board chair, Christopher P. Reen, confirmed that Habiba met all criteria for selection, including academic merit and community service.
“Her credentials met the requirements. Beyond that, we cannot speak about specific recipients,” he said.
The final decision on her family’s fate could come within hours.
“Six One-Way Tickets for Mohamed’s Wife and Five Kids. Final Boarding Call Coming Soon,” the White House posted on X.
As federal officials continue their investigation, Habiba Soliman’s once-bright future in American medicine now hangs in the balance.
