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Lorde Donates $204,000 From Minneapolis Merch to Immigrant-Rights Groups

Her pledge aligns with an “ICE Out” push from musicians responding to two fatal enforcement shootings in Minneapolis.

Overview

  • The singer announced the donation on Feb. 3 via Instagram Stories and posted a photo with “ICE Out” written on her hand.
  • The $204,000 reflects her merch take from two Ultrasound World Tour shows at the Minneapolis Armory in October.
  • Funds will go to the Minnesota Immigration Rights Action Committee and the Immigrant Defense Network, which support protests, community resources and legal referrals in Minnesota.
  • The contribution follows weeks of immigration enforcement activity in Minneapolis during which Renee Good and Alex Pretti were fatally shot in January.
  • The Trump administration says the officers acted in self-defense, a claim disputed by protesters and eyewitness video, as multiple artists at the Grammys highlighted “ICE Out” on the red carpet and in speeches.