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#federal_local_conflict
4 events across 4 weeks
1
Damage
3
Hype
0
Noise
13.9
Avg Dmg
26.8
Avg Hype
WEEK 82
Jul 19 – 25
HYPE
2026-07-24
DOJ Sues Milwaukee Over Law Banning Masks for Federal Officers
Judicial/Legal Action
local · narrow
Damage
11.2
Hype
28.3
WEEK 55
Jan 11 – 17
HYPE
2026-01-16
Portland Mayor Anticipates ICE Agents in City Within Two Weeks
Enforcement Action
single state · moderate
Damage
7.9
Hype
24.6
WEEK 42
Oct 12 – 18
HYPE
2025-10-17
Portland Codifies Sanctuary City Status Amid Federal Attacks
Norm Erosion Only
single state · moderate
Damage
3.1
Hype
25.3
WEEK 27
Jun 29 – Jul 5
DMG
2025-07-05
DOJ Sues Los Angeles Over Sanctuary City Policy
Enforcement Action
single state · moderate
Damage
33.5
Hype
29.2