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DHS faces backlash over attack on Democratic candidate Janelle Stelson

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is facing criticism for a press release that attacked Democratic congressional candidate Janelle Stelson, alleging she employed an individual arrested for indecent exposure. Stelson's campaign has denied these claims, stating the individual was neither an employee nor a volunteer, and has threatened legal action against DHS and news outlets that reported the allegations as fact. The incident has prompted a watchdog group to seek an investigation into whether an ICE official violated restrictions on partisan political activity. AI

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DHS faces backlash over attack on Democratic candidate Janelle Stelson

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Andrew Solender ·

    DHS faces blowback over its attack on a Democratic House candidate

    <p>The Department of Homeland Security is coming under fire for publicly attacking Democratic congressional candidate Janelle Stelson less than a month before the <a href="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/2026-midterm-elections" target="_blank">midterm election</a>.</p><p><s…

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