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Colorado terror attack exposes ‘national security threat’ posed by immigrant visa overstays: former FBI agent
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A former FBI agent says the number of people who overstay their visa in the U.S. is a “national security issue” following the terror attack in Boulder, Colorado that left 15 people injured.
Mohamed Sabry Soliman, who’s suspected of firebombing a group of peaceful pro-Israel protesters on June 1 leaving 15 people injured, arrived in the United States on Aug. 27, 2022 on a B1/B2 non-immigrant visa, sources told Fox News. His visa was set to end on Feb. 26, 2023, but he received work authorization. Soliman is an Egyptian national.
Soliman’s work authorization ended in March 2025, around three months before he allegedly attacked the group of pro-Israel protesters.
A report from the Department of Homeland Security shows around 400,000 individuals were suspected to have overstayed their visas in fiscal year 2023, the most recent year there’s government data on the issue. These are individuals who lawfully obtained a visa to enter the United States, but didn’t leave when they were supposed to.
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Passengers pass through the TSA checkpoint at the Miami International Airport on Dec. 17, 2024 in Miami, Florida. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Former FBI special agent Jonathan Gilliam told Fox News Digital visa overstays are a national security issue.
“I think we’ve shown that it’s a national security threat. We’ve shown just by what we’ve seen in Boulder, Colorado, but… there’s numerous other issues that have occurred in this country by people who have overstayed their visas, and I don’t believe that people understand the numbers of these individuals,” Gilliam said.
Between fiscal years 2020 and 2023, Department of Homeland Security data shows that over 1.5 million people have overstayed their visas.
Gilliam said the longer it takes for reforms to be implemented to the visa system, the likelihood of another attack only increases.
“All of this has to be looked at, but just looking at what happened in Boulder, that could happen over and over again because the system of monitoring people who are here on a visa is almost nonexistent once they get in here,” Gilliam said. “And if they’re idealistic or if they get cultivated to believe in a radical way, there’s nothing stopping them.”
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Mugshot of Soliman, 46, was charged with first-degree murder, crimes against at-risk adults/elderly, assault, criminal attempt to commit class one and class two felonies and use of explosives or incendiary devices during a felony. (Boulder PD)
One thing Gilliam said should be looked at is monitoring people who are in the U.S. on visas, as he says there are enough systems in place to track those individuals in real time.
“We have to come up with better ways to track them, people who will vouch for them. And if we have that in place, along with policies that back the laws, it’ll be much easier to determine who is here, where they are, and if they’ve overstayed,” he said.
While Soliman was in the United States on a B1/B2 visa, he obtained work authorization that allowed him to have jobs at Vero Health and Uber.
A spokesperson for Vero Health told Fox News Digital that Soliman worked at the company for around three months, but didn’t explain why he left.
“He was hired in our accounting department. He went through a hiring process with ADP, our employer [Professional Employer Organization]. At the time of hire, he was confirmed to have a valid work visa, which was noted to expire in March 2025,” the spokesperson said.
Law enforcement officials dress up in protective gear to investigate an attack on the Pearl Street Mall in Boulder, Colorado. (AP)
Uber also confirmed to Fox News Digital that Soliman began driving for the company in the spring of 2023, and passed a criminal and driving history background check.
Soliman was charged with first-degree murder, crimes against at-risk adults/elderly, first-degree assault, criminal attempt to commit class one and class two felonies, and use of explosives or incendiary devices during a felony.
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The following is a news release from the Idaho Falls Fire Department.
The Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a structure fire on East Ririe Highway Thursday afternoon after a controlled burn spread to a nearby shed, resulting in significant property damage.
At approximately 4:05 p.m., emergency crews were dispatched following reports of a large shed on fire. Upon arrival, firefighters found the structure fully involved, along with a pickup truck that was engulfed in flames.
Initial information indicates the homeowner had been burning vegetation along a canal bank behind the shed. Although the individual applied water and the fire appeared to be extinguished, it is believed the fire reignited and spread to the nearby structure.
Fire crews acted quickly to contain the blaze and prevent further spread. A classic car stored inside the shed was safely removed prior to significant damage. However, a Chevy pickup truck was destroyed, and the shed sustained severe structural damage and is no longer usable. Estimated property loss is approximately $80,000.
The fire also extended into a nearby willow tree, burning within the trunk. Due to safety concerns, a large cottonwood tree adjacent to the shed was felled by the department’s wildland team to prevent additional hazards and protect surrounding property.
The Idaho Falls Fire Department responded with a full suppression effort, including additional personnel. Assistance was also provided by the Idaho Falls Fire Department Wildland Team and Idaho State Police.
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Dr. Miriam Adelson and Mark Davis, two leaders at the forefront of keeping Las Vegas a world-leading tourist destination, were recognized Thursday with induction into the Nevada Business Hall of Fame.
Adelson, a philanthropist and the top shareholder of her family’s companies, and Davis, owner of the Las Vegas Raiders and the Las Vegas Aces, were honored at a dinner at The Venetian Expo that also celebrated UNLV’s Lee Business School and its transformation into one of the leading cultivators of Nevada business leadership.
Adelson is the top shareholder of Las Vegas Sands Corp., the market leader of the casino industry in the Chinese enclave of Macao and the operator of the iconic Marina Bay Sands resort in Singapore. Sands also built and operated The Venetian and Palazzo and on the Strip before selling the integrated resort earlier this decade.
Adelson’s family also owns the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks, the Las Vegas Review-Journal and the Hebrew-language Israel Hayom newspaper in Israel. She leads the Adelson Family Foundation, the Adelson Clinic for Drug Abuse Treatment and Research and is a medical doctor who once served as the chief internist in an emergency room at Tel Aviv.
Joining Adelson in Thursday’s induction ceremonies was Davis, who moved the Raiders to Las Vegas from Oakland, California, enabling the construction of Allegiant Stadium. He also purchased the WNBA’s Las Vegas Aces, who’ve won the league championship three times in the past four years.
Bringing the NFL
to Las Vegas
Davis began his efforts to relocate the Raiders from Oakland to Las Vegas in 2016 and worked with Adelson’s husband, the late Sheldon Adelson, to secure hotel room-tax funding for Allegiant Stadium. Although the Adelsons and Davis ultimately ended their stadium partnership, the team completed the project and began playing in Las Vegas in 2020.
In introductory remarks, former Las Vegas Mayor Jan Jones Blackhurst, interim vice president of philanthropy and alumni engagement and interim president of the UNLV Foundation, noted that while many didn’t see building a stadium as a wise investment for the state, Allegiant Stadium has become the leading large venue for sports and concerts.
Olympic gold medalist Jennifer Azzi, president of the IXs Foundation, applauded Davis as one of the leading advocates for women’s sports. She said Davis was insistent on paying women higher salaries.
“I’m honored, yet humbled to be inducted into the Hall of Fame,” Davis said.
In his presentation, Davis thanked Nevadans who helped the Raiders relocate to Las Vegas: the Adelsons, former Wynn Resorts executive Steve Wynn; MGM Resorts International CEO Bill Hornbuckle and his predecessor, Jim Murren; former Las Vegas Mayors Oscar and Carolyn Goodman; former Govs. Steve Sisolak and Brian Sandoval and current Gov. Joe Lombardo.
Rethinking business travel
Adelson recalled how she and her late husband saw Las Vegas as more than just a city for gambling, but as an ideal destination for conventions and trade shows.
She paid tribute to Sheldon Adelson, who founded Las Vegas Sands, and his vision of building integrated resorts that catered to business travelers as well as tourists. And she credited her background in medicine for helping her find her voice.
Adelson shared that as a host for conventioneers, they made sure there were plenty of outlets for electronic devices in every hotel suite, which set The Venetian apart from other resorts.
She urged UNLV students in attendance to follow the advice of her late husband — who learned business “on the streets” and not in college — and learn all they could about marketing and finance.
The Adelsons and Davis were instrumental in jump-starting sports tourism in Southern Nevada, widely recognized as a key means for bringing millions of visitors to the city to attend games and mega-events, resulting in billions of dollars in economic impact.
Additional honorees
Sponsored by UNLV’s Lee Business School, the Nevada Business Hall of Fame celebrates outstanding individuals who have shaped Nevada’s economic landscape and enriched its communities. Organizers say each inductee embodies the essence of Nevada’s entrepreneurial spirit, demonstrating innovation, resilience, unwavering dedication and an impact that resonates beyond their industries.
Two others were recognized for their business achievements at the event, attended by more than 400 people.
The Lieder Award, which recognizes exceptional leadership, entrepreneurship and contributions to real estate development, was presented to Alan Molasky, chairman of Ovation Development Corp.
In addition, Rick Crawford, the founder and president of the 50-store Green Valley Grocery chain of convenience stores, was honored with Entrepreneur of the Year.
More than 5,000 students attend the Lee Business School, which is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
Contact Richard N. Velotta at rvelotta@reviewjournal.com or 702-477-3893. Follow @RickVelotta on X.
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