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NFL asks DHS to take down video of Hall of Fame player
DHS posted a video showing highlights of Dawkins in response to a report of a migrant caravan nearing the southern border.
Read at NewsNationNational Football League Requests Department Of Homeland Security Remove Immigration Video
Lead report from The Guardian
What happened
The NFL has asked the US Department of Homeland Security to remove a social media video that features former Philadelphia Eagles player Brian Dawkins. The DHS had posted the video montage of Dawkins delivering hard hits in response to a report regarding a migrant caravan near the southern border. Reports note that Brian Dawkins stated he did not give permission for the footage to be used.
Where coverage agrees
Outlets across the political spectrum agree that the NFL has asked the Department of Homeland Security to take down a social media video featuring former football player Brian Dawkins in connection with an immigration post.
How the framing differs
The Left outlet The Guardian focuses on the unauthorized use of footage and the rumor that prompted the DHS post. Right-leaning outlets like RedState and Townhall use more adversarial framing, with RedState highlighting a taunting response from DHS following the NFL request.
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Source context: Post came in response to rumor of ‘huge migrant caravan’Brian Dawkins says he did not give permission for footageThe NFL has asked the US Department of Homeland Security to take down a video likening former Eagles star Brian Dawkins’s most violent hits to a clampdown on immigrant…
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NFL asks DHS to take down post likening violent tackles to treatment of immigrants
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NFL asks DHS to take down video of Hall of Fame player
Center Right · Washington Examiner
NFL demands DHS remove promo featuring ex-Eagles star Brian Dawkins
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Why the NFL Asked the DHS to Delete This Video of Brian Dawkins
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NFL demands DHS pull immigration video featuring some of football’s hardest hits
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The GuardianCenter Left
NFL asks DHS to take down post likening violent tackles to treatment of immigrants
Post came in response to rumor of ‘huge migrant caravan’Brian Dawkins says he did not give permission for footageThe NFL has asked the US Department of Homeland Security to take down a video likening former Eagles star Brian Dawkins’s most violent hits to a clampdown on immigrants.The video posted to social media on Sunday shows Dawkins’ pregame walkout as…
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NFL asks DHS to take down video of Hall of Fame player
DHS posted a video showing highlights of Dawkins in response to a report of a migrant caravan nearing the southern border.
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Washington ExaminerCenter Right
NFL demands DHS remove promo featuring ex-Eagles star Brian Dawkins
The NFL requested that the Department of Homeland Security remove a video it posted on Sunday of former Philadelphia Eagles safety Brian Dawkins from its social media. The DHS video montage features several of Dawkins’s tackles and a walk-up clip in which he says, “My time has come.” The department posted the video in response…
BizPac ReviewFar Right
NFL demands DHS pull immigration video featuring some of football’s hardest hits
The latest “banger” post from the administration found a former player and a professional sports league speaking out with concern — just not about illegal immigration. Throughout…
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NFL Asks DHS to Delete Video Featuring Legendary Eagles Star Brian Dawkins: 'I Didn't Give My Permission'
Both the NFL and legendary Eagles safety Brian Dawkins have asked the DHS to delete a video featuring his likeness.