DHS calls for ‘sanctuary politicians’ and ‘leftist groups’ to stop ‘demonizing’ DHS officers

Published September 18, 2025 12:50am ET



The Department of Homeland Security called on Democratic politicians, legacy media outlets, and left-wing organizations to stop “demonizing DHS law enforcement.” 

The request came less than a week after the assassination of conservative activist and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, as well as repeated attacks on Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers throughout the country, including two incidents over the last week.

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