Summary
Ayman Soliman, an Egyptian-born religious leader in Cincinnati, was held in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention for 72 days. He described the experience as harsh, similar to his previous imprisonment in Egypt. Soliman's detention was part of a broader crackdown on immigration in the U.S., and he was released after community and legal efforts.
Key Facts
- Ayman Soliman was detained for 72 days by ICE in Ohio.
- He was detained during a routine check-in with immigration officials in July.
- Soliman was unexpectedly accused of terror-related offenses.
- He claimed the charges included two murders in Iraq, a country he had not visited.
- Soliman sought asylum in the U.S. from Egypt in 2014.
- He described the detention conditions as traumatic and dehumanizing.
- Soliman was released after community advocacy and legal intervention.
- ICE detention policies affected not only undocumented but also some legally residing immigrants.
