Summary
Musicians are objecting to the use of their songs in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) videos shared on social media. These clips show ICE operations soundtracked by popular songs, which artists say are being used against their beliefs. The White House and ICE spokespersons have defended the use of the music, stressing their focus on enforcing immigration laws.
Key Facts
- Several musicians have protested ICE's use of their music in immigration enforcement videos.
- The videos often feature arrests with popular songs in the background.
- Artists like SZA, Sabrina Carpenter, Joey Valence & Brae, and Olivia Rodrigo spoke against their music being used for such purposes.
- SZA criticized the government for using her song "Big Boys" in a December 2025 video.
- Sabrina Carpenter condemned the use of her song "Juno" and criticized the government.
- The video using Carpenter's music was later removed.
- Joey Valence & Brae's song "Hooligang" was used in ICE recruitment videos, which was later disabled after a copyright report.
- Olivia Rodrigo protested the use of her song in a video promoting "self-deportation."
