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#federal_state_conflict
2 events across 2 weeks
1
Damage
1
Hype
0
Noise
28.5
Avg Dmg
31.3
Avg Hype
WEEK 73
May 17 – 23
HYPE
2026-05-17
Justice Department Sues New Mexico Over ICE Obstruction Claims
Enforcement Action
single state · moderate
Damage
31.5
Hype
40.3
WEEK 39
Sep 21 – 27
DMG
2025-09-26
California Defies ICE Courthouse Arrest Restrictions
Enforcement Action
single state · narrow
Damage
25.5
Hype
22.3