Katy Perry urges fans to ‘turn anger into action’ by opposing ICE funding

January 27, 2026 – Radio 854 Music News:

January 27, 2026 — Pop superstar Katy Perry has taken to social media to encourage her millions of followers to engage in political action — urging them to contact their U.S. senators and oppose additional funding for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency.

In a series of posts shared on Instagram, Perry laid out a clear call to action, including who to contact, when to act, and even suggested messaging for fans to use when calling lawmakers. Her message came with a sense of urgency — constituents have until Friday, January 30 to make their voices heard before the Senate votes on a spending bill that includes roughly $10 billion in new ICE funding on top of the approximately $75 billion already allocated to the agency.

“We have until Friday, January 30th to block $10 billion (on top of the $75 b that’s already been funded) from going through to ICE… it’s time to turn anger into action,” one slide from Perry’s post read, according to Newsweek.

Perry’s appeal comes amid national controversy over immigration enforcement, particularly following several high-profile incidents in Minnesota where federal immigration agents were involved in fatal shootings during protest clashes. These episodes have ignited widespread debate and protests across the United States, drawing sharp reactions from public figures and activists.

Perry isn’t the only celebrity speaking out. Other U.S. public figures — including Billie Eilish and actor Pedro Pascal — have also used their platforms to call for political engagement, accountability, and opposition to ICE’s current approach.

While celebrity advocacy can be polarizing, Perry’s message aims to mobilize everyday citizens at a pivotal moment in the legislative process. Whether her call will sway public opinion or political outcomes remains to be seen, but it underscores a growing trend of entertainers leveraging social media to encourage civic participation.

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