DIThe Distraction Index

#ice

6 events across 5 weeks

2Damage
3Hype
1Noise
18.2Avg Dmg
26.2Avg Hype
WEEK 84Aug 2 – 8
DMG2026-08-03
Judge Blocks New York Law Banning ICE Agents from Wearing Masks
Judicial/Legal Actionsingle state · moderate
Damage
25.5
Hype
13.0
WEEK 82Jul 19 – 25
NOISE2026-07-22
ICE Officers to Wear Body Cameras at Traffic Stops
Policy Changefederal · moderate
Damage
0.2
Hype
6.5
HYPE2026-07-22
Mexican National Killed After ICE Encounter in Florida
Enforcement Actionsingle state · narrow
Damage
10.1
Hype
36.0
WEEK 65Mar 22 – 28
HYPE2026-03-22
Ted Cruz Suggests Splitting ICE and CBP Funding From DHS
Policy Changefederal · moderate
Damage
5.0
Hype
49.0
WEEK 61Feb 22 – 28
HYPE2026-02-24
DOJ Sues New Jersey Over ICE Enforcement Restrictions
Enforcement Actionsingle state · moderate
Damage
24.9
Hype
25.1
WEEK 26Jun 22 – 28
DMG2025-06-23
Mahmoud Khalil Released from ICE Detention After 104 Days
Enforcement Actionfederal · narrow
Damage
43.7
Hype
27.6