DIThe Distraction Index

#state_resistance

5 events across 5 weeks

1Damage
2Hype
2Noise
10.5Avg Dmg
24.0Avg Hype
WEEK 81Jul 12 – 18
NOISE2026-07-18
Utah Lieutenant Governor Tells DOJ Not to Interfere in State Elections
Norm Erosion Onlysingle state · moderate
Damage
1.7
Hype
18.5
WEEK 39Sep 21 – 27
NOISE2025-09-26
Connecticut AG Claims Victory Against Trump Administration Actions
single state · narrow
Damage
1.2
Hype
18.6
WEEK 25Jun 15 – 21
HYPE2025-06-14
Governor Newsom Legal Efforts Against Trump Federal Power Expansion
Judicial/Legal Actionsingle state · moderate
Damage
2.9
Hype
24.2
WEEK 13Mar 23 – 29
DMG2025-03-29
Officials Unite to Block Trump Order Dismantling Department of Education
Judicial/Legal Actionmulti state · broad
Damage
39.2
Hype
27.1
WEEK 4Jan 19 – 25
HYPE2025-01-24
State Attorneys General Assert Law Enforcement Cannot Be Commandeered for Federal Immigration Enforcement
Norm Erosion Onlymulti state · moderate
Damage
7.6
Hype
31.5