COLUMBUS, Ohio — Almost two months after former Cincinnati Children's chaplain Ayman Soliman was detained following what was supposed to be a routine ICE check, friends and colleagues continue to call for his release.

A group of clergy and advocates gathered in Columbus Monday to bring their concerns to state leaders, specifically Gov. Mike DeWine.

"Governor DeWine, your intervention and advocacy can turn despair into hope," said Tala Ali, chair of the Cincinnati Islamic Association and a friend of Soliman.

Soliman's asylum status was revoked earlier this year. We have previously reported on why the former chaplain's asylum status was revoked .

Ali explained in Monday's press conference why they are taking their concerns to the highest office in Ohio.

"The fact that he can have we

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