DIThe Distraction Index

#human rights

4 events across 4 weeks

1Damage
2Hype
1Noise
14.0Avg Dmg
34.4Avg Hype
WEEK 80Jul 5 – 11
NOISE2026-07-04
Pope Leo Criticizes Trump Administration on Migration and Refugees
Norm Erosion Onlyinternational · broad
Damage
0.0
Hype
23.3
WEEK 72May 10 – 16
DMG2026-05-14
Judge Orders US Government to Return Colombian Woman Deported to DR Congo
Judicial/Legal Actionfederal · narrow
Damage
30.9
Hype
29.0
WEEK 62Mar 1 – 7
HYPE2026-03-02
Trump Administration Targets Pregnant ICE Detainees with Inhumane Treatment
Enforcement Actionfederal · narrow
Damage
25.0
Hype
60.0
WEEK 59Feb 8 – 14
HYPE2026-02-11
Father of US-Based Hong Kong Activist Convicted Under National Security Law
international · narrow
Damage
—
Hype
25.3