[United States] Protests: Peaceful protest

Summary

Single-source ACLED detection — awaiting independent verification. On April 5, 2025, peaceful protesters gathered in Greeley, Colorado as part of nationwide "Hands Off!" demonstrations against the Trump Administration and Department of Government Efficiency policies. The low-severity event focused on opposition to federal program cuts, public sector layoffs, and perceived authoritarian policies.

Supply chain impact

No commodities or chokepoints are directly mapped to this event. Second-order effects would depend on whether similar protests expand in scale or geographic scope, potentially affecting transportation networks or federal operations if the movement gains momentum.

Watch points

• Monitor for expansion of protest activity to major metropolitan areas or critical infrastructure locations
• Track any federal response that could affect government operations or regulatory processes
• Watch for escalation in protest intensity or participant numbers in subsequent demonstrations