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Springsteen Premieres 'Streets of Minneapolis' Live at Benefit Concert

The protest anthem names two people reported killed in the city, condemning ICE and DHS.

Overview

  • Bruce Springsteen performed 'Streets of Minneapolis' live for the first time at a Minneapolis benefit organized by Tom Morello.
  • The song was released via Springsteen’s official site and has been reported as topping charts in several countries.
  • Lyrics name Alex Jeffrey Pretti and Renee Good, portray them as killed in Minneapolis, and call for 'ICE out' while denouncing federal enforcement.
  • Artists and institutions have amplified the message, from eight hours of readings at The Public Theater to Grammy attendees wearing 'ICE Out' buttons.
  • Amanda Gorman published a poem dedicated to Alex Jeffrey Pretti, described as killed by ICE on January 24, further energizing the cultural response.