Bruce Springsteen released his new single "Streets of Minneapolis" last Wednesday, the 28th. The new song is a protest against the recent murders of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, committed by agents of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
Through social media , Bruce Springsteen released the song and commented: “I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday, and released it for you today in response to the state terror being perpetrated against the city of Minneapolis. It is dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, to our innocent immigrant neighbors, and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good. Peace be with you, Bruce Springsteen.”
On January 7th, 37-year-old American Renee Good was killed by an ICE agent during a traffic stop. Videos and reports indicate that Good was shot while driving her car in a residential neighborhood. The incident generated a strong reaction from the community, which questions the use of lethal force by federal agents in city operations.
On January 24, 2026, intensive care nurse Alex Pretti, 37, was also fatally shot by federal agents during a law enforcement operation amid protests against ICE actions. Videos show Pretti filming agents and attempting to help others before being immobilized and shot multiple times by Border Patrol .
Trump administration criticizes music
Following the release, White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson issued a statement to The Hollywood Reporter condemning the song and the allegations made by Springsteen.
“The Trump administration is focused on encouraging state and local Democrats to work with federal law enforcement to remove criminal and dangerous illegal immigrants from their communities – not on random tunes with irrelevant opinions and inaccurate information. The media should be reporting on how Democrats refused to work with the government and instead chose to shelter these criminal illegal immigrants.”.
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