Terror plot suspect has immigration violations, received DACA status
Suspect Alvarez is Mexican national with visa violations who received 2014 DACA status.
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White House UFC Event Terror Plot
FBI arrests five suspects, including alleged ringleader Abraham Hermosillo Alvarez, in connection with a planned attack on UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House targeting President Trump, Vice President Vance, and congressional members.
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2026-08-16 to 2026-11-13 · UTC publication dates
Coverage begins 19 Jun, 02:04 UTC
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Obama administration granted DACA status to terror plot suspect Alvarez in 2014
Abraham Hermosillo Alvarez was granted Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status by the Obama administration in 2014, allowing him to remain in the United States legally despite entering the country illegally as a child and overstaying his visitor visa. DACA provides renewable two-year periods of protection from deportation and potential work authorization.
Terror plot suspect Abraham Alvarez is Mexican national who overstayed visitor visa
Abraham Hermosillo Alvarez entered the United States on a B-2 tourist visa that expired in December 2001. He failed to depart the country and remained in the U.S. illegally for over two decades before his arrest in connection with the terror plot.
Alleged terror plot targeted 'capitalist elites' and politicians receiving AIPAC donations
According to court records and suspect statements to authorities, the alleged terror plot targeted wealthy individuals described as 'capitalist elites' and billionaires. Specific political targets included senators and representatives from West Virginia who were identified as recipients of American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) funds. The suspects believed the attack would inspire a revolution.
FBI arrests five suspects in plot to attack UFC Freedom 250 event at White House
The FBI arrested five suspects on June 14, 2026, who were allegedly plotting a terror attack targeting the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House scheduled for Sunday, June 16. The alleged ringleader was Abraham Hermosillo Alvarez from Mexico. The plot involved plans for explosive-laden drones to strike nearby buildings, followed by sniper fire targeting attendees, with specific high-value targets identified including President Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and members of Congress.
Abraham Hermosillo Alvarez identified as ringleader of UFC White House terror plot
Abraham Hermosillo Alvarez, 31, a Mexican national, was identified by federal authorities as the ringleader of the failed terror attack plot. Using the online alias 'Shepherd,' Alvarez allegedly planned, organized, and directed the attack from Omaha, Nebraska. He detailed the plot in encrypted group chats, including specifications for counter snipers and drones, with explicit intention to be 'as deadly as we can get.'
DHS lodges detainer against Alvarez; charges filed for conspiracy to commit murder
The Department of Homeland Security lodged a detainer against Abraham Hermosillo Alvarez. Federal prosecutors filed charges in the District of Nebraska charging Alvarez with conspiracy to commit murder and conspiracy to commit an offense against the United States. Alvarez and his co-conspirators face federal charges of conspiracy to commit violence on White House grounds.
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FBI arrests five in alleged plot targeting White House UFC event
FBI arrested five suspects, including ringleader Abraham Hermosillo Alvarez, in alleged plot against White House UFC event.