US EditionDHS deportations video featuring comedian Theo Von is taken down after he complained
The Department of Homeland Security removed a Pokémon-themed video promoting ICE deportations after comedian Theo Von objected to unauthorized use of his image and the franchise's branding.
- Theo Von, a comedian, demanded the Department of Homeland Security remove a video that used his clip without permission, stating his views on immigration are "more nuanced" than suggested in the video.
- The Department of Homeland Security video featured a Pokémon theme and depicted immigration enforcement actions while boasting about deportation numbers.
- Pokémon Company International, which has not granted permission for the video's content, is being urged to sue DHS for unauthorized use of its branding.
- DHS has faced criticism for its propaganda, leading to calls for legal actions against the department due to misuse of intellectual property.
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DHS Takes Down Video Featuring Theo Von After Von Demands Its Removal
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has taken down a propaganda video featuring podcaster Theo Von after he demanded that it be removed. The video included a clip of Von saying, “Heard you got deported, dude, bye!” “Yooo DHS i didnt [sic] approve to be used in this,” Von posted on X. “I know you know my address so send a check,” Von added. “And please take this down and… Source
DHS appears to remove video featuring Theo Von after comedian tells them to 'take this down'
(The Hill) – The Department of Homeland Security appears to have removed a social media post which featured a clip of comedian Theo Von, after Von complained that he did not consent to be featured in a video touting the agency's deportation efforts. In the video, posted by DHS on Tuesday, Von is shown looking into the camera and saying, "I heard you got deported, dude. Bye." The short clip then shows footage of ICE officials arresting and deport…
The DHS wanted to bring back the narrative of deportations with Pokémon and a video of Theo Von. The result: immediate backlash. Von demanded that he be removed and The Pokémon Company denied giving permission. But beyond that, the play reveals something deeper: how Trump’s government mixes pop culture and internet culture to soften (or normalize) harsh policies like ICE’s raids. A seemingly harmless wink that ends up opening up a debate on prop…
Hey, Nintendo: You Cool With ICE Using Your Pokémon IP To Recruit More Goons?
If we were to play a Techdirt word association game where you say the first thing that comes to your mind when I say “Nintendo,” the answer had better be “intellectual property bully” for most regular readers here. If not, well, I specifically haven’t done my job very well. Nintendo is incredibly protective and litigious when it comes to all of its IP, with that surrounding the Pokémon franchise being no exception. No potential infringement over…
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