'Gotta catch 'em all': The US government is now using Pokémon to promote ICE raids

Polygon.com·Sep 23

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The US government has used Pokémon imagery to promote ICE raids, sparking a backlash. Pokémon has condemned the use of its imagery, stating it did not give permission for it. The Department of Homeland Security has posted a video with a Pokémon theme, although it is unclear if they will continue to use the theme after Pokémon's pushback.

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