Tag: Border Patrol

Minneapolis Fight Against ICE Inspires Mexican Ballads

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Mexican corridos are a narrative genre of music rooted in the 19th century that served as a “newspaper” for the oppressed. Beginning with the Mexican War of Independence (1810-1821) and later becoming immensely popular during the Mexican Revolution (1910-1920), corridos recounted tales of heroes and the struggles of everyday life. A number of Mexican songwriters are now turning to this tradition to honor Alex Pretti and Renee Nicole Good, both murdered this month in Minneapolis, Minnesota, by U.S. Border Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.

Bruce Springsteen Releases Anti-ICE Protest Song ‘Streets of Minneapolis’

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On January 28, 2026, Bruce Springsteen, also known as The Boss, released “Streets of Minneapolis.” His new song is part of a protest movement across the United States demanding an end to the terror unleashed by the Trump administration through its Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol thugs against undocumented immigrants and all working people.