NYC Mayor Condemns Indictments of Balat and Kayumi

Mamdani vows to keep New Yorkers safe after alleged terror plot

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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In response to federal prosecutors announcing the indictments of Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi on terrorism charges, New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani released a statement condemning their alleged actions and vowing to keep the city safe.

Why it matters

The indictments of Balat and Kayumi on terrorism charges related to an alleged plot to support ISIS raise serious concerns about public safety and national security in New York City, one of the nation's largest and most prominent urban centers.

The details

According to prosecutors, Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi have been charged with committing a heinous act of terrorism and proclaiming their allegiance to the terrorist organization ISIS. The mayor's statement pledged that the city will continue to keep New Yorkers safe and will not tolerate terrorism or violence.

  • The indictments were announced on March 10, 2026.

The players

Zohran Kwame Mamdani

The mayor of New York City, who released a statement condemning the alleged actions of Balat and Kayumi.

Emir Balat

One of the individuals indicted on terrorism charges related to an alleged plot to support ISIS.

Ibrahim Kayumi

One of the individuals indicted on terrorism charges related to an alleged plot to support ISIS.

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What they’re saying

“Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi have been charged with committing a heinous act of terrorism and proclaiming their allegiance to ISIS.”

— Zohran Kwame Mamdani, Mayor of New York City (Mirage News)

“We will continue to keep New Yorkers safe. We will not tolerate terrorism or violence in our city.”

— Zohran Kwame Mamdani, Mayor of New York City (Mirage News)

What’s next

The federal prosecutors will continue their investigation and prosecution of Balat and Kayumi on the terrorism charges.

The takeaway

The indictments of Balat and Kayumi on terrorism charges related to an alleged ISIS plot underscore the ongoing threat of homegrown violent extremism and the importance of vigilance and strong law enforcement efforts to protect public safety in major cities like New York.