DHS Violates Court Order on $20M Ad Blitz Due to Email Oversight
A federal judge ordered the immediate halt of a $20 million taxpayer-funded ad campaign praising President Trump, but the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) continued airing spots for hours after the ruling. The administration claimed agency counsel failed to check their email, leading to a violation of the temporary restraining order (TRO) issued by Judge Jennifer Rochon. While the ads have since been stopped, the incident highlights a significant procedural failure in enforcing court orders regarding political spending.