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DHS Holiday Campaign Sparks Outrage Over Immigrant Depictions

12/8/2025

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) launched a holiday-themed social media campaign promoting its mass deportation agenda with AI-generated images of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Santa hats.
Critics, including American University professor Kurt Braddock, argue that the campaign normalizes aggression and dehumanization of immigrants.
California Governor Gavin Newsom responded by emphasizing empathy through a Bible verse, highlighting concerns over the campaign's portrayal of aggressive immigration tactics.

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) launched a holiday-themed social media campaign promoting its mass deportation agenda with AI-generated images of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Santa hats.
Critics, including American University professor Kurt Braddock, argue that the campaign normalizes aggression and dehumanization of immigrants.
California Governor Gavin Newsom responded by emphasizing empathy through a Bible verse, highlighting concerns over the campaign's portrayal of aggressive immigration tactics.