Katy Perry Mobilizes Fans Against ICE Funding in Political Advocacy Push
Pop superstar Katy Perry is stepping into the political arena with a forceful message targeting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). In a detailed Instagram post, Perry urged her millions of followers to take immediate action against a proposed $10 billion funding bill for the agency.
A Call to Action: Turning Anger into Advocacy
Perry's advocacy comes just two days after the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis. The incident has sparked widespread outrage and protests across the United States.
In her social media campaign, Perry provided a comprehensive five-slide guide titled "Turn anger into ACTION." The instructions were remarkably specific:
- Who: "You, the power is in your hands"
- What: "Call your senators"
- When: "Now. We have until Friday, January 30th"
- Where: "Call (202) 224-3121"
- Why: "Because it's time to turn anger into action"
The pop star even included a template script for callers to use when contacting their senators. Notably, Perry disabled comments on the post, which has already garnered more than 146,000 likes since its publication.
Political Context and Celebrity Relationships
This political intervention occurs against the backdrop of Perry's developing romance with former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The couple was recently seen together at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where Trudeau praised Canadians for reducing their consumption of American-made products.
Perry has a well-established history of Democratic Party support, having publicly endorsed Barack Obama, Kamala Harris, and Joe Biden during previous U.S. elections. Her current campaign represents a significant escalation in her political activism.
Conservative Backlash and Criticism
The response from conservative commentators has been swift and pointed. Chaya Raichik, who operates the Libs of TikTok social media accounts, shared Perry's message on X with scathing commentary.
"Justin Trudeau's girlfriend Katy Perry is now urging her followers to call their Senators and tell them to oppose funding for ICE because she's 'angry' that criminal illegals are being arrested," Raichik wrote. "Katy Perry has private security and owns multiple mansions. Why doesn't she house illegals in her homes?"
Other critics echoed this sentiment, questioning the sincerity of celebrity activism from those living in gated communities while working-class Americans face the practical consequences of immigration policies.
Growing Celebrity Opposition to Immigration Enforcement
Perry joins a growing chorus of entertainment industry figures speaking out against current immigration enforcement practices. Actress Olivia Wilde, attending the Sundance Film Festival, called Pretti's death "unfathomable," while Natalie Portman wore an "ICE OUT" pin during her red carpet appearance.
Last week, Billie Eilish criticized ICE officers while accepting the Martin Luther King Jr. Beloved Community Award for Environmental Justice in Atlanta. Rock legend Bruce Springsteen also condemned what he described as "Gestapo tactics" being used against American citizens.
This convergence of celebrity activism represents a significant cultural moment in the ongoing debate about immigration policy and enforcement in the United States.
