Chaplain detained by ICE was deeply affected by solitary confinement, says friends

Imam Ayman Soliman, who faces the threat of deportation to Egypt, claims he was punished for observing his faith. All he wanted was to lead Muslim inmates in daily prayers, but on Aug. 2, a guard denied him. Following a confrontation, Soliman was placed in solitary confinement, a punishing experience that changed him. Friends noticed a significant change in his behavior and demeanor after his time in isolation. They express concern over his well-being, as he faces possible deportation.