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Pokémon Company Denies DHS Video Involvement Amid Controversy

9/26/2025

Summary

Story summary

The Pokémon Company International denied involvement in a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) video using its theme song and footage.
The DHS video titled Gotta Catch 'Em All shows ICE raids and Ash Ketchum clips.
Theo Von objected to his audio; both he and The Pokémon Company International say they did not authorize the content.

History

Historical Context

The USA PATRIOT Act, enacted in 2001 after the September 11 attacks, significantly expanded government surveillance and law enforcement powers. This backdrop of heightened security measures has led to ongoing tensions between government agencies and private entities, as seen in the recent controversy involving the Pokémon Company and a DHS video misusing its intellectual property, raising questions about copyright regulations in government communications.

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Story summary

The Pokémon Company International denied involvement in a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) video using its theme song and footage.
The DHS video titled Gotta Catch 'Em All shows ICE raids and Ash Ketchum clips.
Theo Von objected to his audio; both he and The Pokémon Company International say they did not authorize the content.

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