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DHS draws legal threats for attacking Democratic candidate Stelson

Pennsylvania candidate Janelle Stelson's campaign threatens suit as a watchdog group seeks a probe into an ICE official's conduct.

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What to know

  • DHS is accused of publicly attacking a Democratic House candidate weeks before the midterm election.
  • The Stelson campaign says it is likely to sue over the allegations and has sent cease-and-desist letters.
  • A watchdog group is seeking an investigation into whether an ICE official broke rules barring federal employees from partisan political activity.

Janelle Stelson Democratic congressional candidate, PennsylvaniaAlma Baker Stelson campaign managerDepartment of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal agency accused of attacking a candidateUnnamed watchdog group Government ethics watchdog

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    Stelson campaign sends cease-and-desist letters

    The campaign confirmed Friday it had sent cease-and-desist letters as part of its response to the DHS allegations.

    “We are likely to take legal action to combat the blatant lies and coordinated misinformation campaign…”
    — Alma Baker, Stelson campaign manager · source
  2. background

    Watchdog group seeks probe of ICE official — A watchdog group asked for an investigation into whether an ICE official violated restrictions on partisan political activity by federal employees in connection with the attack.

  3. background

    Stelson campaign threatens legal action against DHS — The campaign said it is likely to sue over what it called a blatant misinformation campaign tied to the DHS allegations.

  4. background

    DHS publicly attacks Democratic candidate Stelson — DHS came under criticism after publicly attacking Pennsylvania Democratic congressional candidate Janelle Stelson weeks before the midterm election.

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  1. 1 outlet DHS faces blowback over its attack on a Democratic House candidate

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