House GOP Unveils Resolution Condemning Boulder Terror Attack and Advocating for Mass Deportation of Visa Overstays

House Republicans are set to introduce a new resolution in response to the recent terror attack against a pro-Israel demonstration in Boulder, Colorado. The incident, which authorities allege involved a man using Molotov cocktails and a makeshift flamethrower against peaceful activists, has sparked outrage and renewed calls for stricter immigration enforcement and a stronger stance against antisemitism.

The resolution, led by Rep. Randy Fine of Florida and Rep. August Pfluger of Texas, specifically calls for the condemnation of the Boulder attack and urges the deportation of individuals who overstay their visas in the United States. Lawmakers argue that such measures are necessary in light of the assailant’s reported immigration status. Officials have identified the suspect as Mohamed Sabry Soliman, who they say was residing illegally in the country at the time of the attack. Soliman allegedly shouted "Free Palestine" while targeting the group of pro-Israel demonstrators, which included at least one Holocaust survivor.

Rep. Fine emphasized the personal toll of the attack, stating, "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." He asserted that while the resolution sends a clear message of condemnation, he plans to follow it with further action on the matter in Congress.

Echoing these concerns, Rep. Pfluger warned of a growing pattern of violence targeting the Jewish community in the United States. He referenced the Boulder incident as well as other recent attacks, including those at a Jewish museum in Washington and at the home of Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro. Pfluger criticized what he described as a failure by the current administration to enforce immigration laws, arguing that stricter oversight might have prevented the Boulder attack.

The resolution also explicitly denounces antisemitism, citing a rise in such violence across the country, particularly on college campuses and in online spaces. It urges Congress to act immediately to fortify the border and ensure that migrants who overstay their visas are subject to deportation. The bill’s text highlights the gravity of the Boulder attack and its impact on vulnerable populations, including survivors of the Holocaust.

While the proposed measure’s immigration provisions are expected to be contentious, potentially deterring support from some Democrats, bipartisan condemnation of the attack has been widespread. Lawmakers from both parties have expressed solidarity with the victims and called for action to address both antisemitism and gaps in immigration enforcement.

In the aftermath of the Boulder attack, Mohamed Sabry Soliman faces a series of serious charges, including first-degree murder. Although police have not announced any fatalities, the severity and nature of the attack have intensified debate on how best to protect communities and address ideological violence in the United States.