What happened
A juvenile was arrested by the FBI on October 5, 2026, for planning a terrorist attack on behalf of ISIS. Investigators also found information suggesting the juvenile may have planned to assassinate US Congressman Keith Self with a firearm at a local event on October 17, 2026.
Self, who represents Texas's Third Congressional District, is a co-founder of the Sharia-Free America Caucus and has been an outspoken opponent of Sharia law. He introduced a concurrent resolution denouncing Sharia law and opposing its implementation in the United States.
The alleged plot against Self is not an isolated incident, as there have been other ISIS-related cases involving government targets. In August, a woman was arrested for an alleged ISIS-inspired plot to bomb the New York State Capitol.
