Billy Bragg releases anti-ICE anthem 'City of Heroes'

As a tribute to the people of Minneapolis, English singer-songwriter and political activist Billy Bragg has released his new song, 'City Of Heroes.'

The track was written following the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, who were shot by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minnesota. The three agents involved in the fatal shooting of Good and Pretti have been put on administrative leave, pending an investigation.

“The murder of Alex Pretti was horrifically shocking, all the more so as we are still reeling from the images of the murder of Renee Good. That these crimes can be committed in broad daylight, on camera and yet no one is held accountable only adds to the injustice,” Bragg said in a recent Instagram post.

“I wrote this song yesterday as a tribute to the bravery of the people of Minneapolis who, knowing that these trigger happy ICE thugs operate with seeming impunity in their midst, are still willing to put themselves in harms way to defend their community. Their resistance is an inspiration to us all."

A number of other artists and celebrities have also voiced their opposition to ICE. Earlier this month, Billie Eilish specifically urged her "fellow celebrities" to "speak up" against ICE's actions. Bruce Springsteen released the song 'Streets Of Minneapolis', a tribute to the city and a protest against Donald Trump and ICE. Other public figures who have spoken out include Sabrina Carpenter, Green Day, Neil Young, Zara Larsson, Joe Keery, and Dave Matthews.