Faith-Based Daily Awareness Post 17 November 2025

These updates are shared to help raise the situational awareness of Faith-Based organizations to best defend against and mitigate the impacts from all-hazards threats including physical security, cybersecurity, and natural disasters. 

At least seven faith leaders arrested at Broadview ICE facility protest

At least seven faith leaders were arrested during a protest outside the ICE processing facility in Broadview, Illinois, where clergy from Christian, Jewish, Hindu, and other traditions held a multifaith worship service to highlight the suffering of detainees. The demonstrates presented a letter offering spiritual care to those inside, after repeated refusals from ICE to let the clergy in. Several faith leaders described a harsh police response with some being pulled, shoved, and arrested. During detention, the arrested clergy prayed, sang “We Shall Overcome
 and recited poetry Protesters decried the denial of religious access such as communion as a violation of religious freedom noting that such denials have occurred repeatedly.

Analyst Comments: This incident shows how faith-based leaders who may engage in public demonstrations or offer ministry in high-tension environments should know their rights and be aware. Clergy and faith-based volunteers may consider taking steps to protect themselves and understand their rights before participating in protests or offering spiritual support at government facilities. This includes knowing local laws, understanding limit on physical access to secure locations, and being aware of how law enforcement typically manages crowd control. Organizations may also consider ensuring clear safety protocols, designated communication plans, and training in how to respond if a situation escalates. It is also important for faith leaders to know their constitutional rights around peaceful expression and religious practice, while also recognizing that refusal to follow law enforcement instructions can result in arrest even during nonviolent actions.

Also see: Trump border czar responds to bishops’ statement on deportations

The Gate 15 Interview EP 64: Cody Barrow, CEO, EclecticlQ. “Nothing in cyber happens without a reason.”

The Gate 15 Interview is a monthly interview between Gate 15’s Founder and Managing Director, Andy Jabbour and guests from throughout the homeland security risk management community addressing a wide range of all-hazards topics and issues.

In this episode of the Gate 15 Interview Andy speaks with Cody Barrow CEO of EclecticIQ.

In the discussion Cody and Andy cover:

• Cody’s background. 
• EclecticIQ, “The Threat Intelligence Platform that understands your business”
• “I’m not really big on hype.” Cody’s perspective on threats, resilience, AI and more.
• Single points-of-failure, reducing dependencies, and “being anti-fragile”
• The importance of being adaptable 

Information on other Gate 15 podcasts can be found at Podcasts (gate15.global).