GW Extremism Tracker: ISIS in America
December 2022 Snapshot
The number of individuals charged in the United States on offenses related to the Islamic State stands at 246. According to our latest analysis of the cases:
- The average age of charged individuals was 28.
- Arrests occurred in 34 states and the District of Columbia.
- The average prison sentence was 13.5 years.
- 39% were accused of traveling or attempting to travel abroad.
- 28% were accused of plotting domestic terror attacks.
- 57% were arrested in an operation involving an informant and/or an undercover agent.
- 198 individuals have pleaded or were found guilty.