DOJ announced that Ammaad Akhtar, a U.S. citizen from California, pleaded guilty on October 30, 2026, to attempting to provide material support to ISIS, a designated foreign terrorist organization. According to court documents, he attempted to provide funds, weapons and equipment through individuals who were actually undercover officers or agents. Sentencing is scheduled for February 26, 2027; he faces a statutory maximum of 20 years in prison.