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#federal-local conflict
5 events across 3 weeks
0
Damage
3
Hype
2
Noise
22.7
Avg Dmg
32.3
Avg Hype
WEEK 60
Feb 15 – 21
NOISE
2026-02-17
Communities Enact Protective Immigration Policies Despite Federal Roadblocks
Norm Erosion Only
multi state · moderate
Damage
19.4
Hype
21.9
HYPE
2025-09-05
Justice Department Sues Boston Over Immigration Enforcement Obstruction
Judicial/Legal Action
local · moderate
Damage
29.8
Hype
54.3
WEEK 43
Oct 19 – 25
HYPE
2025-10-23
Trump Deploys 100 Immigration Agents to San Francisco
Enforcement Action
single state · moderate
Damage
18.2
Hype
30.6
NOISE
2025-10-23
Judge Considers Keeping National Guard Out of Portland
Enforcement Action
single state · moderate
WEEK 30
Jul 20 – 26
HYPE
2025-07-26
DOJ Sues Cities Over Sanctuary Policies
Judicial/Legal Action
multi state · moderate
Damage
27.6
Hype
30.8
Damage
18.5
Hype
23.8