The first file contains all political violence events, demonstration events, and strategic developments recorded in the United States from the beginning of ACLED coverage in 2020 to the present. The second file contains all demonstration events involving armed groups or individuals recorded in the United States from the beginning of ACLED coverage in 2020 to the present. Both files are updated weekly.
For an explanation of how ACLED codes and categorizes data, see the ACLED Codebook. For more information, see our Resource Library. Guides specific to the United States and Canada include:
Our monthly analysis briefs break down the latest data on political violence and protest trends, highlighting potential early warning signs for closer monitoring.
ACLED’s last data updates for 2024 were released on 16 and 17 December. Data for the period of 14 December 2024 through 10 January 2025 will be released on 13 and 14 January 2025, after which regular weekly updates will resume.
Thank you for your understanding. For any questions or concerns, please contact [email protected].
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