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‘I do not stand for this’: Singer Sierra Ferrell condemns ICE for using her song ‘American Dreaming’ in controversial promotional video

Sierra Ferrell criticised ICE's video as "racist", adding that she is “weighing further legal action against our government for infringing on my rights.”

‘I do not stand for this’: Singer Sierra Ferrell condemns ICE for using her song ‘American Dreaming’ in controversial promotional video

Singer Sierra Ferrell has vehemently criticized the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for utilizing her song 'American Dreaming' in a promotional video without her consent. The video, posted on their X account, aimed to promote 1950s America as a model for contemporary society, urging viewers to join ICE. Ferrell expressed her disgust, stating that her art and expression were being exploited to victimize citizens and neighbors.

She declared that she would not tolerate such treatment and would take legal action against the government for infringing on her rights. The video showcased a nostalgic portrayal of American life, featuring predominantly white individuals and scenes of racial segregation, sparking outrage among critics who deemed it a racist and xenophobic propaganda piece.

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