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- Drag queen Nova alleges her likeness was used without permission in an AI-generated attack ad for Republican candidate Jennifer Balkcom.
- The ad was paid for by the National Republican Congressional Committee and approved by Balkcom.
- Nova sent a cease-and-desist letter to Balkcom’s campaign, which has not responded.
- First Amendment attorney Mike Tadych said political ads have strong protection, making removal difficult.