House GOP Introduces Resolution Condemning Boulder Terror Attack and Calling for Mass Deportation of Overstayed Visas
Reps. Fine and Pfluger introduce resolution condemning antisemitism and advocating for deportation of visa overstays.
House Republicans have introduced a new resolution in response to the violent attack against a pro-Israel demonstration in Boulder, Colorado over the weekend. The proposed measure specifically calls for the condemnation of the attack, which saw peaceful activists targeted with Molotov cocktails and a makeshift flamethrower by an individual who reportedly overstayed his visa in the United States.
The legislation is spearheaded by Rep. Randy Fine of Florida and Rep. August Pfluger of Texas, the latter serving as chair of the influential Republican Study Committee. Both lawmakers have voiced strong concern about the circumstances surrounding the assault and are pushing for stricter enforcement of immigration laws, particularly regarding individuals who remain in the country after their visas have expired.
According to officials, Mohamed Sabry Soliman is accused of carrying out the attack, allegedly shouting "Free Palestine" while using incendiary devices against attendees, including a Holocaust survivor. Authorities later confirmed that Soliman was present in the U.S. illegally at the time of the incident. The situation has fueled calls from some leaders, including those in the previous administration, for the immediate deportation of Soliman and his family.
"This is not an issue that just affects me as a congressman. It affects me as a father of two Jewish boys who now have to ask themselves if they’re safe in their own country," emphasized Rep. Fine. He added that, beyond this resolution, he is committed to taking concrete legislative action to address these threats.
Rep. Pfluger directly linked the attack to what he described as failures in immigration policy, stating, "The antisemitic terrorist attack in Boulder that targeted 12 innocent Americans, including a Holocaust survivor, could have been prevented if Mohamed Sabry Soliman hadn’t been allowed to illegally overstay his visa."
The new resolution expresses grave concern over the alarming rise in antisemitic violence across the United States, citing not only the Boulder incident but also recent attacks near a Jewish museum in the nation’s capital and an assault on the home of Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro. Lawmakers highlighted that the Boulder attack is part of a disturbing pattern of violence targeting Jewish communities.
If enacted, the resolution would formally condemn antisemitism in all forms and urge swift Congressional action to secure the border and deport individuals who overstay their visas. It also underscores the necessity of protecting vulnerable groups and calls attention to rising reports of antisemitic actions on college campuses and in public spaces nationwide.
The inclusion of provisions regarding immigration enforcement is expected to spark debate and may pose challenges in garnering bipartisan support. However, both major parties have publicly condemned the weekend’s violent incident, signaling potential common ground on the core issue of combating hate-based violence.
Mohamed Sabry Soliman is currently facing multiple charges related to the attack, including first-degree murder, although authorities have not yet reported any fatalities. The case continues to draw national attention and has intensified calls for reforms aimed at enhancing both community safety and the enforcement of immigration laws.
