ICE Out Protests
Recent nationwide demonstrations tied to federal immigration enforcement actions are creating localized disruption risk across multiple U.S. metropolitan areas. This Flash Report provides a neutral, operational summary to help organizations and individuals make informed decisions as conditions evolve.
What this Flash Report covers
In the full report, we outline:
The geographic spread of “ICE Out” and related protests across multiple U.S. metro areas
Municipal and legislative responses that may influence operating conditions, access, and coordination expectations
Political and policy developments relevant to near term risk posture
Announced mobilizations through February and March
Timeline snapshot
Organizers have announced follow-on actions and additional mobilizations into late winter and early spring. While most planned events are publicly framed as nonviolent, conditions can shift quickly based on location, crowd size, counter-protest activity, enforcement posture, and triggering events.
Risk outlook
Based on reported activity and announced mobilizations, continued protest activity is highly likely in the near term. Localized disruption near dense corridors and high-visibility venues is moderately likely. Widespread uncontrolled unrest remains low likelihood absent a new triggering event.
Escalation indicators to monitor
Security teams and organizations should monitor for:
Rapid changes in crowd size or movement toward critical infrastructure, transit hubs, or high-visibility venues
Increased counter-protest activity, confrontations, or property damage
Shifts in law enforcement posture, including crowd-control measures or restrictions
Online calls for surge actions, rapid mobilization, or coordinated disruptions
Announced “days of action” that expand beyond a single city or venue
Preventive measures you can act on now if you operate near city centers, transit corridors, or major venues, consider the following preventive steps:
Update travel and commute guidance for impacted metro areas and likely rally zones
Confirm alternate routes and alternate entrances for offices and venues
Increase monitoring cadence during announced protest windows and weekends
Brief front desk and site teams on de-escalation and access control expectations
Pre-stage incident communications templates for staff, customers, and vendors
Define decision triggers for pausing operations, relocating, or going remote
Neutral, disciplined, operational
Our focus remains on neutral, disciplined risk analysis designed to support informed operational decision-making. Conditions are dynamic, and risk is often location-specific. We recommend refreshing assumptions daily and adjusting posture as new indicators emerge.
