Renowned DJ Sama Abdulhadi is taking legal action against the Kamala Harris presidential campaign for unauthorized use of her image in a political advertisement.

Abdulhadi, a Palestinian electronic music artist, strongly denounced the usage on Instagram, stating it falsely implies her endorsement of Harris's candidacy.

"The use of this footage was unauthorized and done without my consent," Abdulhadi declared, emphasizing that the misrepresentation contradicts her social, moral, and political values. She has never supported or endorsed Kamala Harris and is pursuing legal measures to have the video removed.

The incident has ignited debates about ethical practices in political advertising, particularly concerning the use of international public figures' images without permission. The global music community has rallied behind Abdulhadi, supporting her stance against unauthorized image use.

While the Harris campaign has not yet issued a public response, this situation highlights the growing need for political campaigns to obtain proper authorization when using public figures' images or footage in their advertisements.

This case could establish important precedents for future political advertising practices and the protection of public figures' image rights.

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