In the shadow of President Donald Trump's renewed push for mass deportations, a web of grassroots networks has emerged in states like Minnesota and California to counter U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations. These groups, often comprising volunteers, nonprofits, and community advocates, utilize rapid-response systems, encrypted communications, and on-the-ground patrols to monitor and resist federal agents.

As of January 7, 2026, Iran is engulfed in one of the most widespread and intense waves of anti-government protests in its recent history. What began in late December 2025 as demonstrations against the dramatic devaluation of the rial—plummeting to around 1.4 million per U.S. dollar amid hyperinflation exceeding 40%—has rapidly evolved into a direct challenge to the Islamic Republic's authority.