The **Islamic State's (IS)** threat has intensified following a **New Year’s Day attack** in New Orleans, resulting in 14 fatalities.
The attacker, a **US citizen** and veteran, demonstrated allegiance to IS just hours before the incident, which involved driving into a crowd on **Bourbon Street**.
Experts and officials had warned of potential IS attacks in the country, citing a surge in **violent rhetoric** and previous thwarted plots.
IS propaganda has increasingly targeted US citizens, prompting fears of further attacks mimicking methods observed in past incidents.
Law enforcement faces challenges in preventing future copycat attacks as IS monitors reactions and calls for violence against American targets.
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