Activists Unleash Anti-ICE Towels at the Super Bowl Amid Trump Backlash
In a bold move to draw attention to the growing controversy surrounding US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), activists distributed 15,000 rally towels with a "Bad Bunny: ICE OUT" message among fans entering Levi's Stadium for the big game. The towels, featuring a graphic by acclaimed Los Angeles illustrator Lalo Alcaraz, were part of a grassroots effort to show solidarity with Latinos and immigrants who have been brutalized by ICE raids.
Shasti Conrad, leader of the Contra-ICE group, stated that the action was an opportunity to "really be heard" in the crowd. With President Trump's threat to boycott the halftime show from performer Bad Bunny, which features Puerto Rican megastar, the organizers aimed to capitalize on the event as a platform for social commentary.
Bad Bunny had recently spoken out against ICE at the Grammy Awards, emphasizing that immigrants are essential to American society and should be celebrated. The artist also stressed the importance of love over hate in addressing injustice.
Meanwhile, Kid Rock's pre-game set with Turning Point USA attempted to rally MAGA supporters, but it was overshadowed by Green Day's anti-ICE message during their performance. Billie Joe Armstrong's lyrics urging ICE agents to quit their jobs and "come on this side of the line" were seen as a powerful statement in favor of social justice.
As the Super Bowl halftime show is one of the most-watched events in the world, activists hope that the anti-ICE message will be impossible to ignore. Shasti Conrad said that with so many cameras at the stadium, "it's going to be hard to miss." The action aims to push back against Trump's policies and provide a voice for those who feel marginalized by ICE raids.
By strategically distributing these rally towels in heavily trafficked areas of the stadium, activists are attempting to amplify their message of love and solidarity with the Latino community. As the event unfolds, it remains to be seen whether this cultural jamming protest will achieve its goals.
In a bold move to draw attention to the growing controversy surrounding US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), activists distributed 15,000 rally towels with a "Bad Bunny: ICE OUT" message among fans entering Levi's Stadium for the big game. The towels, featuring a graphic by acclaimed Los Angeles illustrator Lalo Alcaraz, were part of a grassroots effort to show solidarity with Latinos and immigrants who have been brutalized by ICE raids.
Shasti Conrad, leader of the Contra-ICE group, stated that the action was an opportunity to "really be heard" in the crowd. With President Trump's threat to boycott the halftime show from performer Bad Bunny, which features Puerto Rican megastar, the organizers aimed to capitalize on the event as a platform for social commentary.
Bad Bunny had recently spoken out against ICE at the Grammy Awards, emphasizing that immigrants are essential to American society and should be celebrated. The artist also stressed the importance of love over hate in addressing injustice.
Meanwhile, Kid Rock's pre-game set with Turning Point USA attempted to rally MAGA supporters, but it was overshadowed by Green Day's anti-ICE message during their performance. Billie Joe Armstrong's lyrics urging ICE agents to quit their jobs and "come on this side of the line" were seen as a powerful statement in favor of social justice.
As the Super Bowl halftime show is one of the most-watched events in the world, activists hope that the anti-ICE message will be impossible to ignore. Shasti Conrad said that with so many cameras at the stadium, "it's going to be hard to miss." The action aims to push back against Trump's policies and provide a voice for those who feel marginalized by ICE raids.
By strategically distributing these rally towels in heavily trafficked areas of the stadium, activists are attempting to amplify their message of love and solidarity with the Latino community. As the event unfolds, it remains to be seen whether this cultural jamming protest will achieve its goals.