Crime & Safetyscore 541·6 metrosupdated 3h ago

DHS Criticized for Political Attack on Democratic Candidate After ICE Arrest

The Department of Homeland Security faces backlash for linking a Nigerian man's arrest to a Democratic congressional candidate, Janelle Stelson. Critics argue this violates the Hatch Act, as it appears to influence the election process.

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