Monitor whether actual regulatory changes are published in the Federal Register within 30 days, or if this remains announcement-only while higher-A accountability issues (Jan 6 scrubbing, subpoenas) fade from coverage.
This represents substantive policy with real civil rights implications (A=48), particularly affecting equal protection and due process for legal immigrants. However, the B-score (59) edges higher due to strong intentionality markers: announced during a week with Jan 6 website scrubbing, sanctuary city threats, and activist subpoenas—classic distraction timing. The immigration topic is highly meme-able and media-friendly, fitting established playbook patterns. The -11 margin suggests strategic deployment of a real policy issue for distraction purposes.