DHS revamps tip line after Egyptian national Mohamed Sabry Soliman, who overstayed his visa, allegedly threw explosive devices at a Jewish assembly in Boulder.
Key Takeaways
- Secretary Kristi Noem is enhancing ICE’s 24/7 tip line to identify and remove criminal illegal aliens following an antisemitic terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado.
- Mohamed Sabry Soliman, an Egyptian national who overstayed his visa, now faces federal hate crime charges and attempted murder charges for the Boulder attack.
- The Department of Justice, led by Attorney General Pam Bondi, has swiftly charged Soliman and committed to holding him fully accountable.
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection, ICE, and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services are intensifying efforts to address visa overstays throughout the country.
- The Trump administration is increasing illegal immigrant arrest targets and conducting sweeps in various cities to address national security concerns.
Boulder Attack Highlights Visa Overstay Dangers
The Department of Homeland Security is taking decisive action following a violent antisemitic attack in Boulder, Colorado, allegedly perpetrated by Mohamed Sabry Soliman, an Egyptian national who remained in the United States after his visa expired. The incident has spotlighted serious national security vulnerabilities created during the previous administration and prompted Secretary Kristi Noem to implement immediate changes to enforcement protocols. Federal officials confirmed that Soliman had been granted work authorization even after his legal status in the country had lapsed, raising questions about oversight failures in the immigration system.
“For four years, the Biden Administration allowed millions of unvetted illegal aliens—including terrorists, gang members, and other violent criminals—to pour into our country,” said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin of the Department of Homeland Security. This security lapse is now being addressed through enhanced border enforcement and interior immigration operations targeting those who enter legally but remain illegally. The Boulder attack represents exactly the scenario security experts have warned about: individuals exploiting weaknesses in visa enforcement to remain in the country while harboring violent intentions.
COLORADO TERROR ATTACK UPDATE: Mohamed Sabry Soliman, an Egyptian national, was charged with numerous federal crimes including hate crimes after his attack against pro-Israel demonstrators in Boulder, Colorado that left several people critically and seriously injured.
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— Raylan Givens (@JewishWarrior13) June 4, 2025
ICE Tip Line Expansion Empowers Citizens
The Department of Homeland Security has announced a significant expansion of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) tip line as part of a comprehensive strategy to remove criminal illegal aliens from American communities. The 24/7 service, accessible at 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423), is now being staffed with additional trained specialists who can respond to reports from both the public and law enforcement agencies. This revitalized resource allows citizens to report suspicious activities including terrorism, gang-related crimes, human trafficking, and other serious offenses committed by individuals illegally present in the United States.
“Secretary Noem is revamping ICE’s illegal alien tip line to devote more resources and personnel to help remove these criminal illegal aliens from our country. To report suspicious criminal activity, call 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423)— help President Trump, Secretary Noem and our brave law enforcement remove these public safety threats from our communities and to make America safe again,” said Tricia McLaughlin, Assistant Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.
The initiative comes as part of President Trump’s broader effort to reverse the previous administration’s immigration policies, which officials say allowed dangerous individuals to remain in the country. The DHS is now increasing daily arrest targets for illegal immigrants and conducting targeted enforcement operations in cities nationwide. Officials emphasize that public participation through the tip line will be crucial to successfully identifying and removing those who pose threats to national security and public safety.
DOJ Takes Strong Stance Against Antisemitic Violence
Attorney General Pam Bondi has announced that the Department of Justice has filed federal hate crime charges against Mohamed Sabry Soliman for the Boulder attack, in addition to the attempted murder charges he faces in Colorado. The swift federal response signals the administration’s zero-tolerance approach to antisemitic violence and terrorism. The suspect allegedly threw explosive devices at a Jewish assembly, an act that federal prosecutors are treating with the utmost seriousness as they build their case against him.
“The Department of Justice has swiftly charged the illegal alien perpetrator of this heinous attack with a federal hate crime and will hold him accountable to the fullest extent of the law,” said Pam Bondi, Attorney General.
President Trump himself has addressed the attack, making clear his administration’s position: “Yesterday’s horrific attack in Boulder, Colorado, WILL NOT BE TOLERATED in the United States of America. He came in through Biden’s ridiculous Open Border Policy, which has hurt our Country so badly. He must go out under the ‘TRUMP’ Policy. Acts of Terrorism will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the Law. This is yet another example of why we must keep our Borders SECURE, and deport Illegal, Anti-American Radicals from our Homeland.” The case underscores the importance of the administration’s broader efforts to enhance national security through immigration enforcement.
Multi-Agency Crackdown on Visa Overstays
In response to the Boulder attack, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) have announced a coordinated initiative to address visa overstays nationwide. This whole-of-government approach aims to close loopholes that allow individuals to remain in the country illegally after their authorized stay has expired. The agencies will increase information sharing, enhance visa vetting procedures, and accelerate enforcement actions against those who violate the terms of their entry into the United States.
“There is NO room in the United States for the rest of the world’s terrorist sympathizers. Anyone who thinks they can come to America and advocate for antisemitic violence and terrorism – think again. You are not welcome here. We will find you, deport you, and prosecute you to the fullest extent of the law,” stated Secretary Noem.
Immigration experts note that visa overstays account for a significant portion of the illegal alien population in the United States, yet have historically received less attention than illegal border crossings. The Boulder attack has highlighted the national security implications of this enforcement gap, prompting the administration to implement more robust tracking and removal operations for those who remain in the country after their legal authorization expires. The revamped ICE tip line will play a crucial role in identifying these individuals.
