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Jul 22, 2026 Twenty-five states and the District of Columbia sued over FEMA and DHS grant conditions tied to voting and immigration policy changes Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The suit challenged executive use of federal grants to force state policy changes outside normal legislative channels.
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- States sue federal government over FEMA and DHS grant conditions — Twenty-five states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit against the federal government, challenging conditions imposed on FEMA and DHS grants.
- Complaint filed — State of Illinois v. Federal Emergency Management Agency — On July 23, 2026, 25 states, the District of Columbia, and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania filed a complaint against the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the District of Rhode Island.
- States sue Trump administration over FEMA disaster aid conditions — The 25 Democratic attorneys general say administration imposed ‘unlawful’ conditions on federal disaster grants
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 79 – 2026-07-18–2026-07-24
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Jun 22, 2026 A federal judge in Minnesota quashed Justice Department subpoenas to Minnesota officials over immigration enforcement. Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The ruling defended state autonomy and judicial review against federal attempts to pressure state officials into enforcing national policy.
Independently corroborated by4 independent news desks
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- Federal judge quashes subpoenas for Minnesota officials — A federal judge in Minnesota quashed subpoenas issued by the US Department of Justice to state and local officials, including Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison.
- Federal judge quashes subpoenas tied to Trump's immigration enforcement — A federal judge in Minnesota has quashed subpoenas related to former President Trump's immigration enforcement crackdown.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 75 – 2026-06-20–2026-06-26
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Jun 15, 2026 Nancy Martinez and her children filed an FTCA complaint over an ICE arrest they said was retaliatory and procedurally abusive Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The suit sought judicial review of immigration enforcement practices alleged to punish a state's protective policy choices.
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- Complaint filed — Martinez v. United States — On June 15, 2026, Nancy Martinez and her two children filed a complaint under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) in the District of Connecticut.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 74 – 2026-06-13–2026-06-19
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Jun 8, 2026 Tom Homan threatened to increase ICE deployments in New York City Corroborated Power and Authority
The threat signaled federal retaliation against a state policy limiting local cooperation with immigration enforcement, sharpening executive pressure on disfavored jurisdictions.
Independently corroborated by3 independent news desks
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- Trump’s border czar threatens increased ICE presence in New York City — Tom Homan, the border czar under Donald Trump's administration, announced plans to increase the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in New York City.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 73 – 2026-06-06–2026-06-12
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May 27, 2026 DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced plans to withdraw customs agents from airports in sanctuary cities Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The plan would use federal operational power to pressure disfavored local governments, testing limits on coercion between levels of government.
Independently corroborated by6 independent news desks
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- DHS Secretary Mullin Plans to Withdraw Customs Agents from Sanctuary Cities — DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced plans to withdraw U.S.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 71 – 2026-05-23–2026-05-29
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Apr 24, 2026 Courts and litigants advanced more cases involving administration records, historic preservation, environmental enforcement, and transportation funding Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
These actions kept judicial review active across several policy areas, preserving formal channels to contest executive and agency decisions.
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- Case update — Jackson v. Kennedy (D.D.C.) 1:25-cv-01750 — Judge Howell authorized the release of relevant government records to Plaintiffs, their counsel, and the court.
- Cases consolidated — National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States v. National Park Service (D.D.C.) 1:25-cv-04316 — The D.C.
- Complaint filed — State of Arizona v. Mullin — On April 27, 2026, the State of Arizona filed a complaint in the District of Arizona against the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regarding its purchase and planned renovation of a warehouse in Surprise, Arizona
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 66 – 2026-04-18–2026-04-24
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Mar 30, 2026 President Trump signed an executive order to create federal voter eligibility lists and restrict mail ballots Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The order sought to centralize election administration, threaten funding to states, and expand executive influence over voting access and voter data.
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- Trump Signs Executive Order on Mail-In Voting — Former President Trump signed an executive order aimed at restricting mail-in voting across the United States.
- Trump signs executive order to restrict mail-in ballots — President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to compile a national voter file and restrict mail-in ballots.
- Executive Order on Citizenship Verification in Federal Elections — On March 31, 2026, President Donald Trump issued an executive order titled "Ensuring Citizenship Verification and Integrity in Federal Elections." The order mandates the creation of state-specific citizenship lists to
Traits
Citizenship is stratified by wealth, ideology, and heritageExecutive power operates without effective oversightFederal power is weaponized against disfavored states or localitiesSurveillance of ordinary citizens increases; elite crimes remain opaqueVoter suppression is rationalized as election integrity
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 63 – 2026-03-28–2026-04-03
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Feb 14, 2026 Federal immigration agents carried out aggressive operations in Minneapolis that used force on observers and detained large numbers of immigrants Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
The operations raised due-process and bodily-security concerns by using federal force in ways that affected immigrants, residents, and bystanders.
Independently corroborated by4 independent news desks
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- Federal immigration enforcement operations in Minneapolis — On February 5, federal immigration enforcement operations were conducted in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where federal agents used pepper spray on observers.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 57 – 2026-02-14–2026-02-20
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Jan 31, 2026 Judge Kate Menendez refused to halt Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent
The ruling allowed a large federal immigration operation to continue despite claims of local harm, profiling, and state-rights violations.
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- Judge denies Minnesota’s request to end ICE surge in Minneapolis — A federal judge, Kate Menendez, denied Minnesota's request to end the federal immigration operation, Operation Metro Surge, in Minneapolis.
- State of Minnesota v. Noem (D. Minn.) 0:26-cv-00190 — District Judge Menendez denied Plaintiffs' motion for a preliminary injunction to enjoin Operation Metro Surge, finding Plaintiffs failed to meet their burden f… — District Judge Menendez denied Plaintiffs' motion for a preliminary injunction to enjoin Operation Metro Surge, finding Plaintiffs failed to meet their burden for their Tenth Amendment and Equal Sovereignty claims.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 55 – 2026-01-31–2026-02-06
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Jan 17, 2026 The Trump administration deployed thousands of federal immigration agents to Minnesota Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent
The surge expanded coercive federal presence in one state, affecting bodily security, due process, and daily life for immigrant communities.
Independently corroborated by6 independent news desks
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- Trump Administration Mobilizes Federal Agents in Minnesota — The Trump administration has deployed 3,000 federal agents to Minnesota, significantly outnumbering the local police force.
- Trump administration sends 3,000 immigration and border patrol officers to Minnesota — The Trump administration has deployed 3,000 immigration and border patrol officers to Minnesota, amid protests against the government's deportation policies.
- DHS Deploys 2,000 Federal Agents to Minneapolis for ICE Operations — Earlier this month, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) deployed 2,000 federal agents to Minneapolis as part of the Trump administration's largest operation targeting immigrants.
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Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 53 – 2026-01-17–2026-01-23
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Jan 17, 2026 The Department of Justice issued subpoenas to Minnesota officials over alleged interference with immigration enforcement Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent
The subpoenas used federal legal power against local elected officials during a rights conflict over immigration enforcement and protest.
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- US Justice Department Subpoenas Minnesota Leaders — The US Justice Department has issued subpoenas to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey as part of an investigation into their alleged obstruction of the Trump administration's immigration
- US Justice Department Subpoenas Minnesota Officials — On January 20, 2026, the US Justice Department issued subpoenas to several Minnesota officials, including Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, as part of an investigation into whether they conspired to
- US Justice Department issues subpoenas to Minnesota officials — The US Justice Department issued subpoenas to several state and local officials in Minnesota, including Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 53 – 2026-01-17–2026-01-23
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Jan 14, 2026 President Trump threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act in Minnesota over protests against federal agents Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The threat raised the prospect of using military-backed federal power against domestic protest, escalating pressure on state and local autonomy.
Independently corroborated by8 independent news desks
Associated Press · NBC News · NPR · BBC · PBS · Politico · New York Post · The Washington Times
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- Trump Threatens to Invoke Insurrection Act in Minnesota — President Trump threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act to deploy the military and declare martial law in Minnesota if local politicians do not stop protests against federal agents.
- Trump threatens to invoke the Insurrection Act in Minnesota — Former President Donald Trump threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act in Minnesota in response to protests against federal immigration enforcement operations.
- Trump Threatens to Invoke the Insurrection Act — Former President Donald Trump has threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act, deploying ICE and Border Patrol agents to cities like Minneapolis and Saint Paul.
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Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 52 – 2026-01-10–2026-01-16
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Jan 13, 2026 President Trump threatened Minnesota with a coming day of reckoning and retribution Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
The threat framed a dissenting state as a target for federal punishment, intensifying fear around protest and local resistance.
Independently corroborated by4 independent news desks
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- Trump Threatens Minnesota with "Day of Reckoning" — Donald Trump issued a threat to Minnesota, stating "the day of reckoning & retribution is coming," amid ongoing ICE operations in Minneapolis and Saint Paul.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 52 – 2026-01-10–2026-01-16
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Jan 12, 2026 Minnesota, Minneapolis, and St. Paul sued the Trump administration to halt the federal immigration surge Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The case asked courts to police federal overreach and protect state authority, civil rights, and local governance from coercive enforcement.
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- Minnesota sues Trump administration over ICE agent surge — On January 12, 2026, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced a lawsuit against the Trump administration, specifically targeting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), to end the surge of ICE agents in
- Minnesota Attorney General Files Lawsuit Against Trump Administration — Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced a lawsuit against the Trump administration, citing the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) use of excessive and lethal force, warrantless arrests, and targeting of
- Minnesota Attorney General Files Federal Lawsuit Against DHS Operation — Minnesota's Attorney General, Keith Ellison, announced a lawsuit against the federal government, challenging the surge of ICE agents in the state.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 52 – 2026-01-10–2026-01-16
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Jan 10, 2026 ICE and Homeland Security Investigations conducted large-scale door-to-door raids and enforcement sweeps in the Minneapolis–St. Paul area Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
The operation expanded coercive immigration enforcement into neighborhoods and workplaces, raising due-process, profiling, and intimidation concerns.
Independently corroborated by2 independent news desks
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- ICE conducts door-to-door raids in Minneapolis–St Paul — Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) deployed approximately 2,000 federal agents to the Minneapolis–St Paul area as part of "Operation Metro Surge." The operation involves door-to-door checks at businesses suspected
- Deployment of federal agents to Minneapolis — Following the shooting of Renee Good, the administration redeployed 200 Customs and Border Patrol agents from Louisiana to Minneapolis, where they joined 2,000 federal agents already present.
- ICE conducts door-to-door raids in St. Paul, Minnesota — In early January, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) deployed over 2,000 federal agents to the Minneapolis–St.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 52 – 2026-01-10–2026-01-16
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Jan 6, 2026 The Trump administration deployed about 2,000 immigration agents to Minnesota in Operation Metro Surge Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
The surge intensified federal pressure on immigrant communities and expanded coercive enforcement in a targeted state operation.
Independently corroborated by3 independent news desks
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- Trump administration deploys additional immigration agents to Minnesota — The Trump administration has escalated its immigration enforcement efforts in Minnesota by deploying an additional 2,000 agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)
- Trump Administration Deploys 2,000 Federal Agents to Minneapolis — The Trump administration deployed 2,000 federal agents to Minneapolis for what was described as the largest federal immigration operation ever.
- DHS initiates extraordinary enforcement operation in Minneapolis — The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced an extraordinary enforcement operation in the Minneapolis area, deploying approximately 2,000 agents and officers.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 51 – 2026-01-03–2026-01-09
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Dec 22, 2025 Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy threatened to withhold federal funds from states issuing driver's licenses to non-citizens Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The threat used federal money as leverage to pressure state policy, testing limits on coercive executive influence over state governments.
Independently corroborated by4 independent news desks
Los Angeles Times · Reuters · PBS · NBC News
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- Transportation Secretary Threatens States Over Driver's Licenses for Non-Citizens — Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy threatened to withhold federal funding from states issuing driver's licenses to non-citizens.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 49 – 2025-12-20–2025-12-26
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Dec 4, 2025 Federal agents launched a large immigration crackdown in New Orleans under Operation Catahoula Crunch Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent
The operation concentrated coercive enforcement in a city setting, raising civil-liberties concerns about profiling, fear, and mass arrests.
Independently corroborated by5 independent news desks
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- Federal agents launch immigration crackdown in New Orleans — On Wednesday, federal agents initiated a large-scale immigration crackdown in New Orleans, targeting immigrant communities as part of "Operation Catahoula Crunch." Approximately 250 agents are involved, aiming to make
- ICE arrests in New Orleans amid immigration crackdown — In New Orleans, Louisiana, ICE agents have detained dozens of individuals as part of a federal immigration crackdown known as "Operation Catahoula Crunch." The operation, which targets Democratic-led cities, has led to
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 46 – 2025-11-29–2025-12-05
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Dec 2, 2025 The Trump administration increased deportation efforts targeting Somali immigrants in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
The targeted enforcement put one immigrant community under concentrated pressure, raising concerns about equal treatment and collective punishment.
Independently corroborated by3 independent news desks
PBS · BBC · New York Post
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- Trump Administration Increases Deportation Efforts Against Somali Immigrants — The Trump administration has reportedly increased immigration enforcement efforts targeting Somali immigrants in the Minneapolis-St Paul metro area.
- Trump Administration Plans Increased ICE Activity in Minneapolis — The Trump administration announced plans to deploy more federal agents to Minneapolis, specifically targeting Somali residents with final orders of deportation.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 46 – 2025-11-29–2025-12-05
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Nov 22, 2025 Border Patrol agents conducted operations in North Carolina that residents said swept up racially profiled people and disrupted daily life Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
The operation showed immigration enforcement shaping civic participation, movement, and bodily security in a local community.
Independently corroborated by2 independent news desks
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- Border Patrol agents conduct operations in North Carolina — Masked Border Patrol agents conducted operations in North Carolina, reportedly kidnapping racially profiled individuals off the streets.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 45 – 2025-11-22–2025-11-28
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Nov 21, 2025 The Department of Justice sued California over in-state tuition and aid for undocumented students Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
The lawsuit challenged state protections for undocumented students and put educational access at the center of a federal-state rights conflict.
Independently corroborated by2 independent news desks
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- Trump’s DoJ sues California over college tuition benefits for undocumented students — The Trump administration's Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against California, challenging the state's policy that allows undocumented students to pay in-state tuition at public universities.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 44 – 2025-11-15–2025-11-21
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Nov 16, 2025 Federal immigration agents carried out Operation Charlotte's Web in Charlotte and nearby North Carolina communities Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
The raids used aggressive tactics in interior communities, raising concerns about due process, racial profiling, and the safety of immigrants and citizens alike.
Independently corroborated by3 independent news desks
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- Operation Charlotte's Web results in 81 arrests in Charlotte, NC — Federal agents conducted "Operation Charlotte's Web" in Charlotte, North Carolina, resulting in the arrest of 81 individuals over approximately five hours on Saturday.
- Federal immigration officers conduct sweep in Charlotte, North Carolina — On Saturday, federal immigration officers began a sweep in Charlotte, North Carolina, targeting various locations including a church where parishioners were doing yard work.
- Immigration crackdown in Charlotte leads to dozens of arrests — In Charlotte, North Carolina, federal immigration agents conducted a large-scale operation resulting in the arrest of 81 individuals.
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Week 44 – 2025-11-15–2025-11-21
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Nov 16, 2025 The Department of Homeland Security announced Operation Charlotte's Web after local officials declined to hold people for immigration violations without warrants Corroborated Power and Authority
The announcement framed federal immigration enforcement as a response to local noncooperation, signaling the use of national power to override local policy choices.
Independently corroborated by5 independent news desks
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- DHS announces "Operation Charlotte's Web" due to local non-cooperation — The Department of Homeland Security announced the launch of "Operation Charlotte's Web" in Charlotte, citing local law enforcement's refusal to detain individuals for immigration violations without judicial warrants.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 44 – 2025-11-15–2025-11-21
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Oct 14, 2025 A federal judge ruled that DHS violated a court order by tying FEMA grants to immigration cooperation Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The ruling checked executive attempts to use grant rules to coerce states, reinforcing judicial oversight of federal-state relations.
Independently corroborated by5 independent news desks
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- Federal judge rules against DHS on FEMA grants — A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration violated a court order by requiring states to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement to receive FEMA emergency preparedness grants.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 39 – 2025-10-11–2025-10-17
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Sep 30, 2025 The Department of Justice sued Minnesota over sanctuary policies Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
The suit challenged local limits on immigration cooperation and put federal pressure on state choices about community protection.
Independently corroborated by2 independent news desks
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- US Justice Department Sues Minnesota Over Sanctuary City Policies — The US Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Minnesota over its sanctuary city policies, which limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 37 – 2025-09-27–2025-10-03
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