Glossary of Key Terms
Anti-ICE Riots: A series of civil disturbances and protests primarily directed against the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency and broader immigration enforcement efforts.
Antifa: A contraction of "anti-fascist," referring to a broad protest movement composed of autonomous groups or individuals who actively oppose fascism and far-right ideologies, often engaging in direct action.
Border Patrol: The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency's uniformed federal law enforcement arm responsible for securing the borders between official ports of entry.
CBP (Customs and Border Protection): A federal law enforcement agency within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) responsible for securing the nation's borders at and between ports of entry.
Crowd Control Munitions: Non-lethal weapons or devices used by law enforcement to disperse or manage crowds, such as tear gas, pepper balls, and flash bangs.
DHS (Department of Homeland Security): A cabinet department of the U.S. federal government with responsibilities in public security, including counter-terrorism, border security, immigration, cyber security, and disaster prevention and management.
Direct Action: A method or theory of achieving goals by an individual or group through the use of immediately effective means, such as strikes, blockades, or sit-ins, rather than through traditional political channels.
Federal Protective Service: The uniformed division of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) responsible for protecting federal buildings and properties.
ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement): A U.S. federal law enforcement agency under the Department of Homeland Security responsible for enforcing immigration laws and investigating criminal and terrorist activity.
"Low-intensity level of chaos": A phase of unrest characterized by smaller, more sporadic acts of resistance and quick responses to perceived events, rather than large-scale, sustained demonstrations.
"Minute-they/thems": A colloquial term used in the report to describe individuals who quickly mobilize and respond to perceived immigration operations.
"No Kings" Rally: A specific protest or march mentioned in Seattle and Los Angeles, likely referring to an anti-authoritarian or anti-government theme.
Pacific Northwest: A geographic region in western North America, typically including the U.S. states of Oregon and Washington.
