# The FBI arrested an Afghan man who officials say was planning an Election Day attack

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- Published: 2024-10-10T09:30:34-05:00
- Author: Curated by Theresa Wysocki

Image caption: An FBI seal is seen on a wall on Aug. 10, 2022, in Omaha, Neb. Image credit: Charlie Neibergall / AP. Article by The Associated Press. NPR – October 8, 2024. WASHINGTON — The FBI has arrested an Afghan man who officials say was inspired by the Islamic State militant organization and was plotting an Election Day attack targeting large crowds in the U.S., the Justice Department said Tuesday. […] Click here to view original web page at www.npr.org Related articles: Afghan national arrested for allegedly plotting ISIS-inspired Election Day terrorist attack – CBS News Afghan national living in the U.S. charged with plotting an Election Day terrorist attack – NBC News Afghan man charged over Election Day terrorist plot “in the name of ISIS” – Axios