During a concert on Saturday night at North Island Credit Union Amphitheater in Chula Vista, California, Paramore's frontwoman Hayley Williams made anti-ICE statements and called for Palestine’s freedom. The Department of Homeland Security responded to Williams' comments by defending ICE officers and stating that the number of assaults against ICE personnel has sharply increased from 37 incidents between January 20, 2021, and September 20, 2022, to 647 incidents in the same period ending September 20, 2026, marking a rise of 1,649%. DHS emphasized that federal immigration officers are facing significant danger while enforcing immigration laws.
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Paramore frontwoman Hayley Williams drew criticism from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) after shouting "F--- ICE!" and "Free motherf------ Palestine!" during her solo concert on Saturday night at North Island Credit Union Amphitheater in Chula Vista, California. While performing "Ice in My OJ," Williams paused between lyrics to address the crowd with these political statements.
In response, a DHS spokesperson defended federal immigration officers and urged Williams to acknowledge their service instead of criticizing them. The agency highlighted that "America is grateful all the time for our federal law enforcement officers who keep us safe" and suggested that Williams should thank them rather than belittle their sacrifice. This incident reflects ongoing tensions between artists using their platforms to express political views and government agencies responding publicly.
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Paramore frontwoman Hayley Williams drew pushback from the Department of Homeland Security after shouting "F--- ICE!" and "Free motherf------ Palestine!" during her solo concert Saturday night at North Island Credit Union Amphitheater in Chula Vista, California, prompting the agency to defend federal immigration officers.
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Williams made the political declarations while performing "Ice in My OJ," pausing between lyrics to address the crowd.
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"I got ice in my OJ, I'm a cold, hard b-----, F--- ICE!" Williams sang before pausing.
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"A lot of dumb motherf------ that I made rich."
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"Free motherf------ Palestine!" the singer added.
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A DHS spokesperson responded to Williams' anti-ICE remarks by pointing to the work performed by federal law enforcement officers and urging the singer to recognize their service.
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"America is grateful all the time for our federal law enforcement officers who keep us safe," the spokesperson said, in a statement on Sunday to Fox News Digital.
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"We suggest Ms. Williams to thank them for their service, not belittle their sacrifice."
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The Chula Vista remarks were not an isolated instance.
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Williams has incorporated the anti-ICE and "Free Palestine" lines into live renditions of her solo track throughout her 2026 tour dates.
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Williams has also previously used the stage to speak out against ICE, Donald Trump and Republican politicians.
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During Paramore's performance at the iHeartRadio Music Festival in 2024, Williams warned concertgoers about Trump's presidential campaign and urged them to vote against him.
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"Project 2025 is Donald Trump’s playbook for controlling and punishing women, poor people, people of color, and the LGBTQ+ community," Williams said.
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"It is time for all Americans to band together and to finally defeat the Trump agenda.
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And the only way to do that is by confronting him at the polls.
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Do you want to live in a dictatorship?
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Her latest criticism of ICE comes as DHS has reported a sharp rise in assaults against the agency's personnel.
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DHS recorded 647 assaults against ICE personnel between Jan. 20, 2025, and Sept. 20, 2026, compared with 37 during the corresponding period from Jan. 20, 2021, through Sept. 20, 2022 — an increase of 1,649%, according to DHS.
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DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin said federal immigration officers were facing increased danger while carrying out the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement agenda.
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"The brave men and women of ICE, who are simply enforcing the laws mandated by Congress and protecting the American people, are under attack every single day," he said.
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"Since President Trump unleashed ICE to do their jobs, assaults against them have risen by more than 1,600% in the first year and a half of the administration."
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