The U.S. Department of Justice has filed multiple terrorism-related charges against two suspects accused of throwing homemade bombs during an anti-Islam protest in New York City on March 7, 2026. According to authorities, the improvised explosive devices did not detonate, preventing what officials say could have been a deadly attack.

Attorney General Pam Bondi confirmed the charges and said investigators recovered detailed evidence from the suspects’ homemade explosives. Newly released photos show the interior components of the devices, which were reportedly constructed using TATP-based explosives, a highly volatile compound frequently associated with terrorist attacks.

Federal investigators say the suspects were inspired by ISIS ideology, and the criminal complaint includes evidence indicating pledges of allegiance to the extremist group. Video footage aired on Fox News reportedly shows the suspects handling materials used to assemble the bombs before the attempted attack.

The devices were thrown during the protest but failed to detonate, allowing law enforcement to secure the area and begin a rapid investigation. Authorities emphasized that the malfunction likely prevented significant injuries or fatalities.

Officials say the case highlights ongoing concerns about homegrown extremist plots involving improvised explosives and radicalized individuals acting inside the United States. The suspects now face federal charges that could carry decades in prison if convicted.

The investigation remains ongoing as federal agents examine additional evidence, including digital communications and materials recovered during searches connected to the suspects.