Detainment of Former Chaplain Sparks Controversy as Ohio Lawmakers Face Veto Showdown and Legal Challenges Emerge Over Stadium Financing
Cincinnati, Ohio — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents detained Imam Ayman Soliman on July 9 following a scheduled meeting in Blue Ash. The former chaplain at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital’s detention comes after the revocation of his asylum status in December 2024. In a related development, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine recently vetoed several bills, including one that aimed to eliminate the state’s film tax credit program. This sets the stage for a legislative session on July 21, where state lawmakers are expected to review potential overrides of DeWine’s decisions. Also making headlines is a newly … Read more