DIThe Distraction Index

#state resistance

5 events across 4 weeks

0Damage
4Hype
1Noise
6.2Avg Dmg
29.2Avg Hype
WEEK 62Mar 1 – 7
NOISE2026-03-02
NOISE: Can Michigan Block New ICE Facilities
Damage
0.0
Hype
36.3
WEEK 60Feb 15 – 21
HYPE2025-12-11
Wisconsin Rebuffs Trump Administration Request for Voter Data
Election Admin Changesingle state · broad
Damage
3.3
Hype
25.4
HYPE2025-12-02
DOJ Sues Washington Secretary of State for Voter Data
Election Admin Changesingle state · broad
Damage
22.3
Hype
27.1
WEEK 57Jan 25 – 31
HYPE2026-01-30
Massachusetts Governor Unveils Legislation Restricting ICE Activity
Norm Erosion Onlysingle state · moderate
Damage
3.3
Hype
25.3
WEEK 40Sep 28 – Oct 4
HYPE2025-10-03
Governor Newsom Threatens to Withhold Billions from California Colleges Over Trump Compact
Policy Changesingle state · moderate
Damage
2.1
Hype
32.1