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A surge in protest music in early 2026, sparked by a fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis, has revived calls to abolish ICE and criticized Trump’s immigration and law enforcement policies.
In early 2026, a new generation of American singer-songwriters is reviving protest music in response to national tensions, inspired by icons like Woody Guthrie and Joan Baez.
Following the fatal shooting of two Minneapolis residents by federal agents, artists including Joseph Terrell, Jesse Welles, and Bryan Andrews have released songs criticizing ICE, President Donald Trump’s immigration policies, and the militarization of law enforcement.
Tracks like “Genuine American Hero” and “Join ICE” gained millions of views on TikTok and Instagram, fueling calls to abolish ICE.
The Singing Resistance collective performed in Minneapolis, blending resistance with community themes, while Bruce Springsteen joined with “Streets of Minneapolis.” Though some artists achieved mainstream success, the country music industry remains cautious amid past backlash over political content.
Un aumento en la música de protesta a principios de 2026, provocada por un tiroteo fatal de ICE en Minneapolis, ha revivido los llamados a abolir ICE y criticado las políticas de inmigración y aplicación de la ley de Trump.