United States & Canada
Anticipating Justice: The US Supreme Court’s upcoming decisions and public mobilization
20 June 2024
Anticipating Justice: The US Supreme Court’s upcoming decisions and public mobilization 20 June 2024 The United States is bracing for a contentious 2024 election cycle. As experts warn of possible…
Read MoreSun Belt showdown: Exploring swing state dynamics in Arizona, Nevada, and Georgia
16 May 2024
Arizona, Nevada, and Georgia are all tightly contested battleground states in the lead-up to the 2024 election. Court cases facing those involved with the ‘fake electorate’ scheme could trigger increased extremist mobilization. Further threats to election workers and election misinformation could impact these states ahead of the November election.
Read MoreUS Student Pro-Palestine Demonstrations Remain Overwhelmingly Peaceful | ACLED Brief
10 May 2024
Student protests calling for divestment from Israel on university campuses around the United States are the latest sign of public discontent with the Israel-Palestine conflict. Some notable violent clashes have…
Read MorePro-Palestine US Student protests nearly triple in April | ACLED Brief
2 May 2024
Note: For the most updated information on the US campus demonstrations, see this Brief updated on 10 May and Special Focus in the April Regional Overview. Pro-Palestine demonstrations involving students in the United…
Read MoreBeyond the Blue Wall: Exploring the Risks of Political Unrest in the 2024 Presidential Election
17 April 2024
Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin are vital swing states for securing the presidency in the 2024 election. These three states, however, also have a history of extremist mobilization and recent protest movements, factors that may stoke risks of election-related violence.
Read MoreWill Past US Election Turbulence Strike Again in 2024?
14 March 2024
What does political violence in the US look like, and how is ACLED preparing to monitor trends during the 2024 election cycle?
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