DIThe Distraction Index

#First Amendment

4 events across 4 weeks

1Damage
3Hype
0Noise
15.1Avg Dmg
41.4Avg Hype
WEEK 84Aug 2 – 8
DMG2026-08-04
Trump Vowed to 'Bring Free Speech Back' But Judges Rule He Stifled It
Norm Erosion Onlyfederal · broad
Damage
32.1
Hype
21.8
WEEK 81Jul 12 – 18
HYPE2026-07-12
Ex-GOP Aide Blasts Democrats for Not Standing Up to Trump First Amendment Attacks
Norm Erosion Onlyfederal · broad
Damage
1.3
Hype
29.5
WEEK 79Jun 28 – Jul 4
HYPE2026-06-27
DHS Defends Warning Visit to Syracuse Woman Over Social Media Post
Norm Erosion Onlysingle state · narrow
Damage
9.8
Hype
47.0
WEEK 71May 3 – 9
HYPE2026-05-03
Trump Commission Chair Attacks Church-State Separation
Norm Erosion Onlyfederal · broad
Damage
17.0
Hype
67.3