US EditionFlorida GOP Pulls 'Deport Depot' Merchandise After Home Depot Objection
Florida GOP removed 'Deport Depot' merchandise after Home Depot claimed trademark infringement over the logo style used for immigration policy fundraising.
- The Florida Republican Party pulled its "Deportation Depot" merchandise from sale on Saturday following objections from Home Depot regarding the unauthorized use of its branding.
- This followed Gov. Ron DeSantis's announcement last week that the Baker Correctional Institution would become a migrant detention center called the Deportation Depot.
- The merchandise included hats, mugs, and T-shirts styled with orange block lettering resembling Home Depot’s logo, which led to Home Depot demanding removal due to no approval for use.
- Home Depot spokesperson Beth Marlowe emphasized that the company does not permit any group to utilize its logo or brand for business-related activities without authorization, and this particular usage was not sanctioned.
- The event highlights tensions over immigration enforcement and political branding amid increased ICE raids and protests, while the Deportation Depot facility faces criticism and legal challenges.
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The Florida Republican Party sold T-shirts, caps and other items with the logo of "The Deport Depot" similar to the Home Depot logo
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Florida GOP pulls ‘Deportation Depot’ merchandise after Home Depot objects: Report
The Florida Republican Party has removed merchandise branded “The Deport Depot” from its website after Home Depot raised objections, according to the Washington Post. The items — including T-shirts and hats priced between $15 and $28 — featured a logo that mimicked Home Depot’s signature orange design. Home Depot-style branding The “Deport Depot” logo used a stacked, stencil-style white font inside an orange box similar to the home improvement…
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