DOJ Charges Two Alleged Leaders of White Supremacist ‘Terrorgram’ Group

The Justice Department has formally charged two individuals from California, identified as Dallas Humber and Matthew Allison, who are alleged leaders of a white supremacist group aiming to incite a race war in the United States. The group, known as “Terrorgram,” was reportedly formed on an encrypted social media platform and has been documented plotting serious acts of violence, including targeting “high value” individuals.

The charges against Humber and Allison include solicitation to kill a federal official, doxing federal officials, and making interstate threats. According to Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke from the Civil Rights Division, the goal of these individuals was to catalyze an uprising against what they viewed as a corrupt government and to promote the establishment of a white ethno-state. The indictment outlines that the defendants utilized Telegram to disseminate messages advocating for white supremacist accelerationism.

Allegations in the indictment claim that the group solicited terrorist attacks against government officials and critical infrastructure, highlighting a planned list of targets that included U.S. senators, federal judges, and local officials. Allison was reported to have urged followers with messages such as “take action now” and “do your part,” thereby inciting violence.

In a rare joint interview with ABC News, two top DOJ officials emphasized that white supremacist-inspired extremism poses the most serious threat not just domestically but on a global scale. Assistant Attorney General Matt Olsen remarked that the incidence of domestic terrorism is increasing, specifically pointing out that white supremacist violence constitutes the deadliest form of domestic extremism currently observed in the country.

Both Clarke and Olsen noted that the arrests exemplify how law enforcement is adapting to new threats posed by such extremist groups, particularly those like Terrorgram that operate in the shadows of the internet. Clarke asserted that the current case reflects a significant level of danger, stating, “These are people who are exploiting these social media platforms to the greatest extent possible.” She emphasized the serious nature of the threats posed by these groups, which are known to share instructions for bomb-making and compile hit lists.

Prosecutors detailed at least three separate instances in which users affiliated with Terrorgram have allegedly attempted to carry out violent attacks based on the group’s influence. One case involved a 19-year-old from Slovakia who fatally shot two people at an LGBT bar before taking his own life. Reports indicate that the attacker sent a manifesto directly to Humber, who later narrated this manifesto and distributed it as an audiobook.

Both Humber and Allison reportedly celebrated the Slovakian attacker as the group’s “first Saint,” indicating their approval of such violent actions. Another case mentioned in the indictment is that of 18-year-old Andrew Taskhistov from New Jersey, who was allegedly encouraged by the group to plot an attack on an energy facility, and yet another involved an 18-year-old from Turkey accused of livestreaming an attack outside a mosque, sharing connections to Terrorgram’s materials.

The indictment suggests a strategic focus by the group on targeting critical infrastructure in their plots. Additionally, Humber and Allison are alleged to have produced a documentary that glorifies racist events from 1968 onwards, further evidencing their ideology and intent.

Prosecutors highlighted that the pair stressed the importance of secrecy in their operations, reflecting a calculated approach to advance their extremist agenda without easy detection. Attorney information for both individuals was not immediately available at the time of reporting.