PREPARED CITIZEN INTELLIGENCE BRIEF
June 27, 2025 | 0755 CDT
1. Domestic Security & Civil Unrest
Los Angeles, CA – Anti‑ICE protests continue across downtown LA, Compton, Boyle Heights, and Echo Park.
Estimated 250+ arrests June 26; tear gas used.
3,000 National Guard personnel still deployed.
Echo Park vigil saw 2,000+ attendees with no incidents.
No new curfew or emergency declaration; previous downtown curfew ended June 17.
Financial Toll – LA taxpayers face a $32 million bill for police response, cleanup, and damages; over $29 million covers LAPD overtime and tactical deployments.
Funding Risks – Federal and state agencies reportedly investigating claims of paid “agitators” linked to outside organizers.
Enforcement Posture – LAPD union warns of increased enforcement; DHS reportedly arrested a “violent rioter” tied to LA protests.
2. Infrastructure & Grid Alerts
Texas – ERCOT has issued a conservation alert with summer demand expected to hit 87,500 MW, above last year’s record. Mobile generators and reserve plants are now online to help handle the strain.
Haiti (Regional) – Hydro plant attack has left 70% of Port‑au‑Prince without power. Still no repair timeline.
Grid Context – ERCOT conservation notices often come before grid emergencies, especially when solar drops off in the evening.
3. Extreme Weather & Natural Hazards
Southwest U.S. – NOAA/NWS forecasts continued heat indices up to 122 °F; risk of heat illness remains high.
Seasonal Outlook – NOAA projects slight risk of renewed summer heat from Jul 5–8, extending into Gulf Coast.
4. Border & Immigration
El Paso, TX – Border Patrol intercepts 50 kg fentanyl following cartel‑linked shooting; 3 suspects arrested.
Nogales, AZ – Migrant crossings reportedly surged ~40% since June 15; cartel-tied decoys unconfirmed.
Mexico Deployment – 1,500 troops sent to border zones amid U.S. tariff pressure.
ICE & CBP Updates – No new federal ICE operations in CA within last 24 hr beyond June 23 posting; 287(g) agreements now active in 737 agencies across 40 states.
5. Church, Mission, & Civilian Safety
Borno, Nigeria – 20 Christians kidnapped by Boko Haram on June 25; ransom demands confirmed.
Haiti – Missionary couple abducted in Ouest; gang involvement suspected.
Uttar Pradesh, India – Three teachers injured in mob attack on Christian school tied to anti-conversion sentiment.
6. International Flashpoints
Iran–Israel–U.S. – U.S. sends Patriot systems to Qatar post-Iran missile strike; Israeli Haifa refinery still offline.
Ukraine – Russian missile strikes in Kharkiv caused civilian casualties and added strain on a grid already 55% damaged.
Sahel & East Africa – Violence surges across Burkina Faso, Sudan, Ethiopia; conflict zones expanding.
Haiti – Escalating gang warfare contributing to grid collapse; region ranks high in global conflict indices.
7. Signals to Monitor
LA taxpayers absorbing rising cost from extended protest response
ERCOT alerts likely to recur with approaching July heat spike
Cartel-related shootings threaten border security posture
ICE oversight grows through 287(g) jurisdiction expansion
Conflict zones in Africa show potential for humanitarian spillover
8. Preparedness Action Items
Urban Awareness: Avoid protest areas in LA; expect heightened police presence.
Energy Conservation: Texans and Southwest residents should pre-cool homes and reduce grid load after 2 PM.
Border Region Residents: Stay alert to local CBP/ICE statements; confirm crossing trends via official channels.
Mission Teams: Avoid travel to Borno, Haiti, or UP until security conditions improve.
Analyst Insight
Unrest in LA isn’t just about the violence anymore…it’s also about what it’s costing. The power grid in Texas is under stress ‘again’, and cartel violence near the border keeps showing up. Overseas conflicts, especially in the Middle East and Africa, are still active and unstable. Things aren’t necessarily calm…they’re just quieter in some places.
Stay safe. Be dangerous.