DIThe Distraction Index

#sanctuary_cities

5 events across 5 weeks

2Damage
3Hype
0Noise
24.2Avg Dmg
35.4Avg Hype
WEEK 60Feb 15 – 21
HYPE2025-08-31
Chicago Mayor Defies Trump Immigration Crackdown
Norm Erosion Onlylocal · moderate
Damage
2.6
Hype
30.4
WEEK 55Jan 11 – 17
HYPE2026-01-16
Portland Mayor Anticipates ICE Agents in City Within Two Weeks
Enforcement Actionsingle state · moderate
Damage
7.9
Hype
24.6
WEEK 42Oct 12 – 18
HYPE2025-10-17
Portland Codifies Sanctuary City Status Amid Federal Attacks
Norm Erosion Onlysingle state · moderate
Damage
3.1
Hype
25.3
WEEK 27Jun 29 – Jul 5
DMG2025-07-05
DOJ Sues Los Angeles Over Sanctuary City Policy
Enforcement Actionsingle state · moderate
Damage
33.5
Hype
29.2
WEEK 22May 25 – 31
DMG2025-05-30
Trump Administration Targets Sanctuary Jurisdictions
Enforcement Actionmulti state · moderate
Damage
73.8
Hype
67.5