Hall of Famer Brian Dawkins said he did not give Homeland Security permission to use his highlights in social media video
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Key Points:
- Pro Football Hall of Famer Brian Dawkins stated he did not authorize the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to use his name or highlights in a recent social media video about a migrant caravan.
- The DHS posted a highlight video of Dawkins with the caption "Our time has come," referring to a migrant group traveling from Honduras to the U.S. southern border.
- Dawkins publicly clarified that he had no involvement with the DHS post and denied giving permission for his likeness to be used.
- The NFL requested the government remove the video, but DHS general counsel James Percival declined the request, responding with a meme on social media.
