Event demonstrates state-level coercion of local government through funding threats to suppress political expression (separation of powers, federalism concerns). However, impact is geographically limited (single city), affects narrow population (local government/artists), and involves symbolic rather than systemic change. A-score drivers: separation(4) for state override of local autonomy, rule_of_law(3) for conditional funding as coercion mechanism, civil_rights(3) for speech suppression, election(2) for alignment pressure with federal administration. Mechanism modifier 1.15 for resource_reallocation creating compliance pressure. Scope modifier 0.85 for single_state limitation. B-score elevated by media_friendliness(7) of visual/artistic censorship story, pattern_match(7) to broader immigration enforcement narratives, timing(6) during Trump administration policy rollout. Intentionality moderate(8) with state coordination and symbolic targeting. Both scores below 25 threshold, narrow scope, reversible action (mural can be restored), no systemic mechanism beyond single funding threat. Classifies as Noise despite constitutional concerns due to limited actual impact.