Summary
Katy Perry used Instagram to encourage her followers to contact their U.S. senators to oppose an additional $10 billion in funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Her message provided contact information and a script to use when speaking to senators. This post came during ongoing debates about federal immigration enforcement methods.
Key Facts
- Katy Perry posted on Instagram asking followers to act against extra funding for ICE.
- Her Instagram post included a deadline for contacting senators by January 30.
- The message gave instructions on who to call and what to say.
- ICE currently has about $75 billion in funding, with a proposal for an extra $10 billion.
- Perry's call to action happened amid controversy over federal immigration enforcement.
- Supporters of liberal causes, like Perry, often oppose increased ICE funding.
- If the Senate does not approve the proposed funding, it could lead to a partial government shutdown by January 31.
