[United States] Protests: Peaceful protest

Summary

Single-source ACLED detection — awaiting independent verification. Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in downtown Bend, Oregon on April 5, 2025, as part of nationwide "Hands Off!" protests against the Trump Administration and Department of Government Efficiency policies. The peaceful protest focused on opposition to federal program cuts, public sector layoffs, and perceived civil rights erosions.

Supply chain impact

No commodities or chokepoints are directly mapped to this event; second-order effects depend on how the situation escalates and whether similar protests emerge near critical infrastructure or transportation hubs.

Watch points

• Monitor for expansion of protests to major metropolitan areas or near critical infrastructure facilities
• Track potential federal response measures that could affect government procurement or regulatory oversight of supply chains