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#federal-state conflict
5 events across 5 weeks
1
Damage
2
Hype
2
Noise
25.2
Avg Dmg
31.2
Avg Hype
WEEK 68
Apr 12 – 18
HYPE
2026-04-15
Trump Administration Lawsuit Against Connecticut Immigration Policies
Judicial/Legal Action
single state · moderate
Damage
30.7
Hype
44.0
WEEK 62
Mar 1 – 7
DMG
2026-02-27
Trump Administration Sues New Jersey Over Voter Information
Enforcement Action
single state · moderate
Damage
58.0
Hype
39.3
WEEK 61
Feb 22 – 28
NOISE
2026-02-24
Democratic State AGs Announce Lawsuit Against Trump Over Vaccine Policy
Judicial/Legal Action
multi state · broad
Damage
22.9
Hype
24.2
WEEK 54
Jan 4 – 10
NOISE
2026-01-09
Minnesota and US Officials Clash Over ICE Shooting Investigation
Enforcement Action
single state · narrow
Damage
10.6
Hype
23.1
WEEK 35
Aug 24 – 30
HYPE
2025-08-30
Massachusetts Governor Criticizes Trump for Canceling Salem Wind Project
Policy Change
single state · moderate
Damage
4.0
Hype
25.4