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NFL Demands DHS Remove Brian Dawkins Immigration Video

By Drooid · Sep 29, 2026, 11:35 PM UTC · How we work

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DHS Posts Dawkins Video

DHS posted a video using former Eagles safety Brian Dawkins’ footage to promote immigration enforcement.
The National Football League requested that DHS remove the video.
Brian Dawkins said he never gave permission for his name, image or likeness.
Legal scholar Guy Rub suggested DHS might claim fair use, noting false-endorsement claims are weaker for noncommercial political speech.
Musicians and the Pokémon company have also demanded removal, with one settlement paying $20,000.

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USBP Tracks Caravan

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (USBP) reports the caravan departed San Pedro Sula, Honduras on September 20, 2026.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) says the caravan now includes over 600 migrants from Guatemala, El Salvador, Ecuador and Haiti.
USBP spokesperson warned that ‘catch and release’ is over and illegal entry will be prosecuted.
DHS spokesperson Chandler Rebel reiterated the border is closed and the caravan is being actively tracked.

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DHS Posts Dawkins Video

DHS posted a video using former Eagles safety Brian Dawkins’ footage to promote immigration enforcement.
The National Football League requested that DHS remove the video.
Brian Dawkins said he never gave permission for his name, image or likeness.
Legal scholar Guy Rub suggested DHS might claim fair use, noting false-endorsement claims are weaker for noncommercial political speech.
Musicians and the Pokémon company have also demanded removal, with one settlement paying $20,000.

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