Summary
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released a recruitment video calling for the defense of American culture, which has drawn concern from some communities, including Latinos. The video, appearing on social media, is part of a campaign to gain public support for immigration enforcement and recruit new agents. Some groups and individuals have criticized the campaign for promoting a nationalist agenda.
Key Facts
- DHS released a recruitment video encouraging people to join ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement).
- The video promotes defending American culture, which has caused concern among some viewers.
- The campaign aims to build public support and recruit new immigration agents.
- The Southern Poverty Law Center's Hatewatch Project criticized the campaign for possibly promoting a nationalist agenda.
- DHS's social media includes historical themes and images, some recalling World War II-era posters.
- Some observers, like graphic novelist Julio Anta, note the imagery predominantly features White Americans and a romanticized past.
- DHS has not responded to inquiries about the specifics of the campaign.
