The Cincinnati community is grappling with the unexpected detention of Imam Ayman Soliman, a former Cincinnati Children’s Hospital chaplain and respected leader, by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), an event that has triggered widespread concern among locals and advocacy groups. According to WLWT, Soliman, who provided spiritual care to patients and their families during his tenure, was taken into custody following a routine check-in with ICE agents. Despite having served at the hospital and the Clifton Mosque, his supporters are now rallying for his release, expressing fears for his safety should he be deported back to his native Egypt.
FOX19 reported that Soliman, who had arrived in the U.S. seeking refuge over a decade ago, recently saw his asylum revoked, leading to the termination of his position at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital due to his lost work authorization, despite these setbacks, the hospital has refrained from commenting on the case citing personnel privacy. Echoing concerns of his possible fate if deported, Soliman himself described the prospect as “a death sentence,” as per FOX19 report, with his contributions to the community widely acknowledged as local Congressman Greg Landsman highlighted his role in bringing peace and comfort to those in grief…