[United States] Protests: Peaceful protest

Summary

Single-source ACLED detection — awaiting independent verification. On April 5, 2025, approximately 800 demonstrators gathered at the Central West bridge in Great Falls, Montana, as part of nationwide "Hands Off!" protests opposing 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 concerns.

Supply chain impact

No commodities or chokepoints are directly mapped to this event; second-order effects depend on how the situation escalates. Given the peaceful nature and focus on federal policy rather than infrastructure disruption, immediate supply chain risks appear minimal unless protests expand significantly or shift toward targeting critical facilities.

Watch points

• Monitor whether protests spread to locations near critical infrastructure or major transportation hubs
• Track escalation indicators if demonstrations grow in size or shift from peaceful policy protests toward infrastructure-focused actions