# ISIS-inspired plot against New York State Capitol > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/isis-inspired-plot-against-new-york-state-capitol > Updated: 2026-08-25T07:00:46.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. Federal authorities arrested Jessica Bowie, a 35-year-old from Albany, New York, for allegedly plotting an ISIS-inspired attack on the New York State Capitol. Investigators from the FBI and the Department of Justice stated that Bowie, a Muslim convert, had conducted surveillance on the Capitol five times and expressed a desire to kill state lawmakers and elected officials. Bowie was apprehended after taking possession of materials she believed were for an explosive device. Subsequent details from a criminal complaint revealed that Bowie, who had adopted the name Aisha Saif following online radicalization, allegedly intended to “kill the senators while they are meeting.” A former roommate reported that while there were no obvious “red flags,” Bowie had become secretive and played aggressive Arabic hymns at late hours. The investigation also noted a violent incident at Bowie’s residence in July that required police intervention. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-25: Albany woman accused of plotting ISIS-inspired bomb attack on NY State Capitol Jessica Bowie, 35, faces federal charges for allegedly plotting an ISIS-inspired bomb attack on the New York State Capitol to kill senators. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/albany-woman-accused-of-plotting-isis-inspired-bomb-attack-on-ny-state-capitol ### 2026-08-22: Jessica Bowie arrested for alleged ISIS-inspired plot against NY Capitol Jessica Bowie was arrested for allegedly plotting an ISIS-inspired attack on the New York State Capitol to kill lawmakers after conducting surveillance and attempting to acquire an explosive device. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jessica-bowie-arrested-for-alleged-isis-inspired-plot-against-ny-capitol --- Cite as: ISIS-inspired plot against New York State Capitol. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/isis-inspired-plot-against-new-york-state-capitol