DIThe Distraction Index

#family separation

3 events across 3 weeks

0Damage
2Hype
1Noise
19.1Avg Dmg
34.1Avg Hype
WEEK 70Apr 26 – May 2
HYPE2026-04-26
ICE Arrests Family Members of Boulder Firebombing Suspect
Enforcement Actionsingle state · narrow
Damage
17.4
Hype
45.8
WEEK 36Aug 31 – Sep 6
HYPE2025-09-06
Immigrant Families Separated After New York ICE Worksite Raids
Enforcement Actionsingle state · moderate
Damage
21.7
Hype
32.1
WEEK 6Feb 2 – 8
NOISE2025-02-08
Trump Administration Prepares to Restart Immigrant Family Detention
Enforcement Actionfederal · moderate
Damage
18.2
Hype
24.3