Mladoletnik, ki ga je FBI aretiral zaradi teroristične napade ISIS-a, naj bi načrtoval tudi umor soustanovitelja skupine "Svobodna Amerika brez šeriata" Keith Self.

A seventeen-year-old resident of McKinney, Texas, faces federal charges after the Federal Bureau of Investigation arrested him on October 5, 2026, for allegedly plotting a terrorist attack on behalf of the Islamic State group. Investigators indicated that the juvenile also intended to assassinate Representative Keith Self, a Republican from Texas, using a firearm at a local event scheduled for October 17, 2026. The suspect has been charged and currently remains in federal custody. Local media reports noted that the teenager had recently undergone radicalization and was under surveillance by federal agents prior to his apprehension. Although authorities have not publicly released the suspect's identity or confirmed a specific motive for targeting the congressman, Self suggested his political stance against Sharia law likely contributed to him becoming a target. Representative Self, who represents Texas’s Third Congressional District, co-founded the Sharia-Free America Caucus with Representative Chip Roy in December 2025. By late June, the coalition had expanded to include sixty-eight House members from twenty-five states. The caucus stated its mission is to uphold the Constitution as the supreme law of the land while opposing the influence of Sharia law, which its founders describe as incompatible with American legal systems and Western values. In a statement addressing the alleged assassination plot, Self emphasized that preserving the constitutional republic requires enduring threats and hostility. He compared the necessity of such sacrifices to the service of military personnel and the ideals held by the nation's founders. Self stated that the incident would not deter him from his legislative agenda or his bid for a third term in office during the upcoming November election. Legislative actions by Self have focused heavily on restricting the application of foreign legal codes within the United States. On September 3, he introduced a concurrent resolution denouncing Sharia law and affirming that no foreign legal or political system should supersede the U.S. Constitution. Earlier in the year, in July, Self proposed the Preserving Our Constitution Act. This bill aims to prevent courts and adjudicative bodies from recognizing or enforcing foreign laws, religious customs, or practices that conflict with the U.S. Constitution. Additionally, in April, he introduced the Freedom Against Imposed Theology Harms Act, often referred to as the FAITH Act. This legislation establishes a national standard prohibiting any government or non-governmental entity from imposing financial penalties or coercion based on an individual's religious beliefs or their refusal to participate in other faiths' practices. During a House floor speech on November 19, 2025, Self argued that Sharia law poses a direct danger to American liberty. He highlighted the fundamental contradiction between the Constitution's opening phrase, "We the People," and the Sharia principle that divine command supersedes human law. Self contended that while the First Amendment guarantees freedom of religion, Sharia doctrine permits embracing Islam but punishes leaving the faith with death. He cited a recent proclamation by a Muslim imam in New York City as evidence of ongoing tensions. Representative Chip Roy, the caucus co-founder, described Sharia as a threat to the Constitution and an attempt to erode basic freedoms. Democratic challenger Evan Hunt condemned the alleged plot, stating that there is no place for violence in politics. Hunt asserted that no political disagreement justifies threats to anyone's life and expressed appreciation for the law enforcement agencies protecting public officials. He urged that political differences be resolved through debate and voting rather than force. The investigation into the juvenile continues, with prosecutors building a case around the planned attacks and the acquisition of a firearm. The suspect remains detained pending further proceedings.