Beloved Cincinnati Imam detained by ICE after asylum revoked

Immigration Case Overview - Imam Aean Solomon, an Egyptian asylum seeker and former hospital chaplain, faces deportation after his asylum status revocation [1][2] - The revocation process began under the Biden administration in 2024 but was finalized by the Trump administration, the reasons for which remain unclear [2] - ICE arrested Imam Aean during a routine check-in, and he is currently detained in Butler County Jail [3] - Imam Aean fears returning to Egypt, stating it would be a "death sentence" [4] Due Process and Legal Concerns - Immigration attorneys note that asylum revocation is uncommon, occurring in approximately 1% of approved cases annually [14] - There are concerns that Imam Aean's detention may be linked to a retaliation lawsuit he filed against the government for being mistakenly placed on a watch list [15][22] - Questions arise regarding due process, as the reasons for his detention are unclear, and the community lacks information about the charges [19][21][22] - Concerns are raised about detaining individuals whose only "crime" is entering the US, especially in underfunded local jails [23][24] Community Impact - Imam Aean is described as a dedicated interfaith leader who has supported thousands of families, particularly those with children in the hospital [2][4][6][7][8][9][11][12][13][17][18] - His detention is seen as a loss to the community, as he provided comfort, advocacy, and spiritual support to families during difficult times [4][7][8][9][11][12][13][16][17][18] - Community members are advocating for his release, emphasizing his positive contributions to society and the injustice of his detention [4][16][17][18][22]