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Mar 14, 2026 Activists urged the public to oppose the war with Iran through calls to Congress and planned protests Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
The campaign showed organized civic dissent aimed at influencing war policy through peaceful political action.
Independently corroborated by7 independent news desks
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- Public Call to Oppose War with Iran — Activists are urging the public to contact their Senators and Representatives to oppose the ongoing war with Iran and to reject additional funding for the conflict.
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Week 61 – 2026-03-14–2026-03-20
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Mar 13, 2026 The FBI investigated the Old Dominion University shooting as terrorism Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
The case highlighted the state's role in responding to violence that threatened safety and normal civic life at an educational institution.
Independently corroborated by2 independent news desks
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- FBI Investigates Virginia University Shooting as Terrorism — The FBI is investigating a fatal shooting at Old Dominion University in Virginia as an act of terrorism.
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Week 60 – 2026-03-07–2026-03-13
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Mar 12, 2026 The FBI led investigations into the Michigan synagogue attack as targeted violence against the Jewish community Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
The response addressed a violent threat to religious freedom and community safety for a minority group.
Independently corroborated by8 independent news desks
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- Terrorist attack on Temple Israel synagogue in Michigan — On March 12, 2026, Ayman Ghazali, a Lebanese American, drove his truck into the Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan, and allegedly shot himself after being confronted by security.
- FBI leads investigation into Michigan synagogue attack — The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is leading an investigation into an attack on Temple Israel, a large Reform synagogue in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan.
- FBI Treats Michigan Synagogue Incident as Targeted Act — On March 12, 2026, a man identified as Ayman Mohamad Ghazali rammed his vehicle into Temple Israel, a synagogue in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan.
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Week 60 – 2026-03-07–2026-03-13
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Mar 8, 2026 The NYPD and federal prosecutors arrested and charged suspects after an explosive device was thrown at an anti-Islam protest Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
The response addressed violence at a religiously charged protest, where public safety and protection of targeted communities were at stake.
Independently corroborated by2 independent news desks
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- Arrests made after explosive device thrown at anti-Islam protest — During an anti-Islam protest outside New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani's residence, counter-protesters threw an improvised explosive device (IED).
- Two teenagers charged with terrorism-related offenses in New York — On Monday, two teenagers, Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi, were charged with terrorism and using a weapon of mass destruction after allegedly throwing improvised explosive devices during an anti-Islam protest outside the
- Two Teenagers Charged with Terrorism After Gracie Mansion Protest — Two teenagers, Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi, were charged with terrorism and using a weapon of mass destruction following an incident at a protest outside Gracie Mansion.
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Week 60 – 2026-03-07–2026-03-13
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Aug 13, 2025 The Stop Trump Coalition organized a protest against JD Vance's visit in the Cotswolds Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
The demonstration showed cross-border public dissent directed at a senior U.S. official and his policies.
Immediate effect: The demonstration showed cross-border public dissent directed at a senior U.S.
Independently corroborated by5 independent news desks
CNBC · CNN · NBC News · BBC · New York Post
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- Protest Against JD Vance's Visit in Cotswolds — A protest was organized by the Stop Trump Coalition in Charlbury, Oxfordshire, against the visit of US Vice-President JD Vance.
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Week 30 – 2025-08-09–2025-08-15
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Jun 15, 2025 The FBI added Vance Boelter to its most wanted list and offered a reward before his arrest Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
The manhunt reflected the seriousness of politically targeted violence against elected officials and the need to protect democratic actors.
Independently corroborated by5 independent news desks
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- FBI adds Vance Boelter to most wanted list after Minnesota shootings — The FBI has named Vance Boelter as the main suspect in the shootings of Minnesota lawmakers Melissa Hortman and John Hoffman.
- FBI offers reward for suspect in Minnesota lawmaker shootings
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Week 22 – 2025-06-14–2025-06-20
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Jun 2, 2025 The FBI and local authorities treated the Boulder attack as terrorism and brought hate-crime charges Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
The response addressed a violent attack on a public gathering and highlighted the state's role in protecting targeted communities.
Independently corroborated by4 independent news desks
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- Boulder attack treated as act of terrorism — On June 1, 2025, a man identified as Mohamed Sabry Soliman allegedly threw an incendiary device into a crowd during a rally in Boulder, Colorado, injuring eight people.
- FBI investigates Boulder attack as act of terrorism — The FBI is investigating an attack in Boulder, Colorado, as an act of terrorism after Mohamed Sabry Soliman allegedly used a makeshift flamethrower and incendiary devices at a rally supporting Israeli hostages.
- Firebombing of rally in Boulder, Colorado — On June 2, 2025, a rally in Boulder, Colorado, in solidarity with hostages held in Gaza was attacked with a firebomb.
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Week 20 – 2025-05-31–2025-06-06
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May 25, 2025 The FBI and Justice Department arrested Joseph Neumayer over an attempted firebombing of a U.S. embassy office in Tel Aviv Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
The arrest addressed a violent threat against a diplomatic site and protected the security conditions needed for lawful public order.
Independently corroborated by3 independent news desks
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- Arrest of Joseph Neumayer for Attempted Firebombing of US Embassy Office — Joseph Neumayer, a dual US and German citizen, was arrested at John F Kennedy airport in New York after being deported by Israeli officials.
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Week 19 – 2025-05-24–2025-05-30
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