Their arrests took place in New York and Florida.
Abror Habibov, Akhror Saidakhmetov and Abdurasul Juraboev are accused by the federal government of attempting to join ISIS and of fostering plans to kill the President and shoot law enforcement officers.
The three men face charges that include attempting and conspiring to provide material support and resources to a foreign terrorist organization, a criminal complaint filed in federal court said.
They all legally came to the United States, although one overstayed his welcome.
Here’s what we know about them as the case unfolds.
Abror Habibov
Habibov is a 30-year-old Uzbekistan citizen, who police say “helped organize and finance” the operation. He was arrested in Jacksonville, Florida.
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The post earned Juraboev a visit from federal agents several days later.
Juraboev admitted that he’d posted the message and that he believed in the ISIS agenda.
He also said “that he would harm Obama if he had the opportunity to do so, but currently does not have the means or an imminent plan to do so,” the complaint says.
In intercepted online communication to a pro-ISIS website, Juraboev said his parents were in Uzbekistan.
“Sometimes they worship and practice Islam, sometimes they do idolatry,” he said, according to the complaint. “My sisters are uncovered, lack knowledge of a religion. I wish they knew at least how to cover themselves up.”
The administrator encouraged him to join the fight. Juraboev said he’s worried about being caught, the court documents say.
CNN’s Ray Sanchez, Jason Caroll and Yon Pomrenze contributed to this report.
