Ohio Chaplain's Arrest Raises Alarms: 9/11-Era Terror Rules Used to Enforce Trump's Immigration Agenda

Breaking News: Ohio Chaplain's Case Sparks Concern Over 9/11-Era Terror Rules Ayman Soliman, a Muslim chaplain at Cincinnati Children's Hospital, was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on September 5, 2025. The government alleges that Soliman has connections to terrorism, citing his involvement with the Muslim American Society (MAS), which is listed as an unindicted co-conspirator in the Holy Land Foundation trial. Timeline of Events: September 5, 2025: ICE arrests Ayman Soliman at Cincinnati Children's Hospital September 8, 2025: Soliman's lawyers file a motion to dismiss the charges, citing lack of evidence September 9, 2025: ProPublica reports on the case, highlighting concerns over the use of 9/11-era terror rules to justify mass deportations Immediate Impact and Response: The arrest has sparked widespread concern among civil liberties groups and immigrant advocates. "This is a clear example of how the Trump administration is using outdated and overly broad terror laws to target innocent people," said a spokesperson for the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). Soliman's lawyers argue that the government's case relies on tenuous connections to terrorism and lacks concrete evidence. Background Context: The Muslim American Society (MAS) was listed as an unindicted co-conspirator in the Holy Land Foundation trial, which took place in 2009. The trial involved a charity accused of funneling money to Hamas. However, critics argue that being listed as an unindicted co-conspirator does not necessarily imply guilt or involvement with terrorism. What Happens Next: The case is set to go to trial on October 15, 2025. If the government succeeds in deporting Soliman, experts warn that it could set a precedent for mass deportations under the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. "This would be a devastating blow to the immigrant community and a clear abuse of power," said a spokesperson for the National Immigration Law Center (NILC). *This story is developing. Information compiled from Propublica reporting.*