DIThe Distraction Index

#lawsuit

4 events across 3 weeks

0Damage
2Hype
2Noise
24.7Avg Dmg
29.5Avg Hype
WEEK 88Aug 30 – Sep 5
NOISE2026-08-29
DOJ Sues Ohio Court for Obstructing Federal Law Enforcement
Enforcement Actionsingle state · narrow
Damage
24.2
Hype
22.3
HYPE2026-08-27
DOJ Sues States Over In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students
Enforcement Actionmulti state · narrow
Damage
20.7
Hype
32.0
WEEK 65Mar 22 – 28
HYPE2026-03-22
Trump Administration Cancels Underground Railroad Museum Grant Based on Race
Enforcement Actionfederal · narrow
Damage
41.8
Hype
44.5
WEEK 54Jan 4 – 10
NOISE2026-01-09
State Expands Lawsuit Against Trump Administration Over New Threats
Judicial/Legal Actionmulti state · moderate
Damage
12.0
Hype
19.1