DIThe Distraction Index

#sanctuary cities

6 events across 6 weeks

1Damage
5Hype
0Noise
26.3Avg Dmg
35.3Avg Hype
WEEK 74May 24 – 30
HYPE2026-05-24
DHS Secretary Threatens Sanctions Against Sanctuary City Airports
Policy Changemulti state · moderate
Damage
31.5
Hype
42.8
WEEK 60Feb 15 – 21
HYPE2025-09-05
Justice Department Sues Boston Over Immigration Enforcement Obstruction
Judicial/Legal Actionlocal · moderate
Damage
29.8
Hype
54.3
WEEK 43Oct 19 – 25
HYPE2025-10-23
Trump Deploys 100 Immigration Agents to San Francisco
Enforcement Actionsingle state · moderate
Damage
18.2
Hype
30.6
WEEK 36Aug 31 – Sep 6
DMG2025-09-06
Boston Mayor and Police Commissioner Face Federal Sanctuary City Lawsuit
Judicial/Legal Actionsingle state · moderate
Damage
27.9
Hype
24.5
WEEK 30Jul 20 – 26
HYPE2025-07-26
DOJ Sues Cities Over Sanctuary Policies
Judicial/Legal Actionmulti state · moderate
Damage
27.6
Hype
30.8
WEEK 14Mar 30 – Apr 5
HYPE2025-04-05
HUD Cuts Public Housing Funds for Sanctuary Areas
Resource Reallocationfederal · moderate
Damage
22.8
Hype
28.9