Hamas Support EXPOSED — Congressman Demands Answers

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An Ohio imam’s detention on alleged terrorism ties exposes how post-9/11 immigration powers are being weaponized to bypass due process, while another Ohio religious leader faces condemnation for openly supporting Hamas terrorists.

Story Snapshot

Egyptian imam Ayman Soliman detained by ICE after asylum revoked over alleged Muslim Brotherhood-linked NGO ties, despite community support and no U.S. terrorist designation
Imam Abdel Moneim Dobal publicly condemned by Rep. Mike Carey for supporting Hamas after October 7, 2023 attacks that killed over 1,000 Israelis
DHS wielding extraordinary post-9/11 powers to detain immigrants as “potentially dangerous” without bond hearings or judicial oversight
Two separate controversies highlight tensions between immigration enforcement, religious freedom, and national security in Ohio’s Muslim communities

Imam Faces Deportation Despite Community Praise

Imam Ayman Soliman, a chaplain at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, sits in Butler County Jail after ICE detained him on July 9, 2025, following the revocation of his asylum status. Federal authorities claim Soliman has ties to Al-Gam’iyya al Shar’iyya, an Egyptian NGO allegedly connected to the Muslim Brotherhood. The organization is designated as terrorist by Egypt but not by the United States, raising questions about the legal basis for his detention. Soliman fled Egypt in 2014 after documenting civil unrest and facing arrest and torture, receiving indefinite asylum in 2018 under the previous administration.

Post-9/11 Powers Bypass Normal Protections

The Department of Homeland Security invoked post-9/11 statutes allowing authorities to deem immigrants “potentially dangerous” without providing bond hearings or standard judicial review. Legal experts criticize this process, calling DHS “judge, jury, executioner” in immigration cases tied to vague terrorism allegations. This represents a concerning expansion of federal power that sidesteps constitutional protections Americans expect in our justice system. The case serves as a test for broader Trump administration deportation efforts that merge immigration enforcement with counterterrorism powers, potentially setting precedent for future actions against immigrants based on tenuous foreign associations.

Democrats Rally Behind Detained Chaplain

Ohio House Democrats including Representatives Brownlee, Baker, and Abdullahi called Soliman’s detention “inhumane” and demanded his release, contrasting sharply with Republican focus on security concerns. Interfaith leaders rallied on August 25, 2025, urging Governor Mike DeWine to intervene before a scheduled hearing, with community members testifying to Soliman’s character. Hospital families praised his compassionate care, including his support for families facing neonatal crises. Two hospital chaplains were reportedly fired for advocating on Soliman’s behalf, demonstrating the professional risks taken by his supporters. Butler County Sheriff Richard Jones dismissed intervention calls, maintaining that jail conditions reflected behavioral issues rather than religious harassment as attorneys alleged.

Separate Imam Condemned for Hamas Support

In a distinct controversy, Representative Mike Carey condemned Imam Abdel Moneim Dobal of Dublin, Ohio’s Noor Islamic Cultural Center on October 6, 2025, for statements supporting Hamas following the terrorist organization’s October 7, 2023 attacks on Israel. Those attacks killed over 1,000 people and resulted in hundreds taken hostage. Carey linked Dobal’s rhetoric to rising antisemitic incidents across America, including attacks in England, Washington D.C., Denver, and college campuses. This case represents a clear-cut instance of religious leadership endorsing designated terrorist organizations, fundamentally different from Soliman’s situation involving disputed foreign NGO connections and asylum procedures.

Competing Narratives Reveal Deep Divisions

The Soliman case exposes fault lines between those prioritizing national security and those defending due process and religious freedom. Supporters label the terrorism evidence “nonexistent,” arguing the case exemplifies anti-Muslim bias and abuse of opaque post-9/11 powers. Federal authorities cite inconsistencies in Soliman’s asylum application and concern over his NGO work during Egypt’s political upheaval. The Muslim Brotherhood connection remains contentious since Egypt designates it as terrorist while the U.S. does not, creating legal ambiguity. Meanwhile, the Dobal controversy involves no such nuance—public support for Hamas, a U.S.-designated terrorist organization, crosses clear lines that even religious freedom cannot protect.