Advisory

Nation-wide anti-administration demonstrations - known as the "No Kings" protests - are planned for June 14, 2025. Drawing on the latest data and analysis from BDI and our partners, this advisory provides analysis, recommendations, and resources ahead of the protests.

Drawing on media and law enforcement reports, as well as information collected directly by BDI and WSC partners, this advisory provides a summary of recent incidents and identifies recommendations and resources for targeted communities.

BDI advisory on opportunistic actions of extremist groups seeking to exploit crises such as the Texas floods to spread conspiracy theories and anti-government narratives.

BDI advisory on escalating attempts to remove LGBTQ+ symbols from public life.

Nation-wide anti-administration demonstrations - known as the "No Kings" protests - are planned for October 18, 2025. Drawing on the latest data and analysis from BDI and our partners, this advisory provides analysis, recommendations, and resources ahead of the protests.

In the past year (October 2024-October 2025), BDI recorded over 150 instances in which anti-LGBTQ+ actors — especially those belonging to known organizations — targeted specific Wisconsin schools and school districts on social media. In this advisory, BDI identifies key actors, tactics, and geographic patterns in anti-LGBTQ+ targeting of Wisconsin schools and provides recommendations to mitigate these incidents.

Federal officials appear to have launched an immigration enforcement surge in Charlotte, North Carolina, which the Trump administration claims is in response to elevated crime. Public comments from DHS and others indicate that the surge is likely to start on Saturday, November 15. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is reportedly reassigning personnel from Chicago’s “Operation Midway Blitz” to Charlotte and New Orleans. The operation is expected to be led by Senior U.S. Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino. Local immigration advocates report an increased presence of CBP and ICE agents in East Charlotte as of the morning of November 14, signaling that enforcement activity may already be underway.

Recent reporting indicates an immigration enforcement surge will likely take place in and around New Orleans in the coming days. Border Patrol officials and agents who previously deployed to Chicago and Charlotte will be in Louisiana, suggesting similar tactics may be used in New Orleans. Local protests have already occurred in advance of the deployment. Drawing on the latest analysis from BDI, this advisory provides context, risk & implications, and resources ahead of the possible deployment.

Recent reporting indicates an immigration enforcement surge will likely take place in and around New Orleans in the coming days. Border Patrol officials and agents who previously deployed to Chicago and Charlotte will be in Louisiana, suggesting similar tactics may be used in New Orleans. Local protests have already occurred in advance of the deployment. Drawing on the latest analysis from BDI, this advisory provides context, risk & implications, and resources ahead of the possible deployment.

Minneapolis has seen large-scale protests over the last 24 hours after ICE agents shot and killed 37-year old Renee Good, who had been filming agents from her car. The protests have been largely peaceful so far, but have involved several risk factors, including limited damage by protesters at a downtown Federal Courthouse, the use of chemical munitions at point-blank range by federal agents, and the presence of provocateurs. As of publication, the FBI has taken control of the shooting investigation, prompting denunciations from state and local leaders who have raised concerns about the need for an impartial investigation.