ICE's Summer of Social Media Controversies: Music Posts Spark Backlash

ICE's Summer of Social Media Controversies: Music Posts Spark Backlash

ICE, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, has faced a series of social media controversies and backlash this summer. The agency has been criticized for its use of music in posts and faced pushback from artists and the public. Earlier this summer, ICE raids sparked protests in Los Angeles, leading President Trump to deploy the National Guard. Meanwhile, ICE's social media presence drew criticism. A post featuring a slowed remix of MGMT's 'Little Dark Age' was removed following a DMCA takedown request. The song, which criticizes racist police violence, has been linked to far-right and neo-Nazi creators on TikTok. The agency also faced a takedown request over a post using The Cure's 'Friday I'm In Love'. Bad Bunny, who witnessed an ICE raid in Puerto Rico, refused to perform in the U.S. due to fears of ICE affecting his audience. ICE's use of music in posts has drawn rebuke from artists. MGMT previously hit back at the UK Conservative Party's use of their track in an election advert. Zach Bryan criticized ICE in an unreleased song clip, prompting a White House spokesperson to respond. Chappell Roan also faced pushback from a Homeland Security official after criticizing ICE during a show. ICE's use of music in social media posts has drawn criticism and controversy. The agency has faced takedown requests, artist backlash, and public pushback. As ICE continues to face scrutiny, its use of music in posts may continue to draw attention and debate.

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