Shocking NYC Bomb Plot Aimed to Top Boston’s Carnage, Court Docs Say
Authorities charged self-avowed ISIS supporters Emir Balat, 18, and Ibrahim Kayumi, 19, for attempting to detonate explosives near Gracie Mansion, home of NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
They sought mass casualties exceeding the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing that killed three and wounded hundreds, according to Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche.
Liberty Check
- Balat threw an explosive at a protest against Islamic takeover and public Muslim prayer, then ignited a second near NYPD officers.
- Post-arrest, Balat pledged allegiance to ISIS in writing and justified violence for the prophet; Kayumi cited ISIS propaganda as inspiration.
- Charged with supporting terrorists, WMD use, and explosives violations, facing up to 20 years each.
These jihadist threats demand we defend First Amendment protests and secure borders against foreign enemies invading our streets.
Our freedoms depend on staying vigilant.
