2025 – Alex Pretti, a VA nurse, is fatally shot by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis, igniting nationwide protests and becoming a rallying point for cultural opposition to Trump’s immigration crackdown [4].

2025 – Renee Good, a mother of three, is killed by an ICE officer during a raid in Minneapolis, further fueling criticism of federal enforcement tactics [1].

Jan 18, 2026 – At the Light of Day benefit in Red Bank, NJ, Springsteen condemns “Gestapo‑like” ICE tactics and tells the crowd “ICE, get the f*** out of Minneapolis,” while dedicating “The Promised Land” to Good [1].

Jan 18, 2026 – President Trump replies on Truth Social, calling Springsteen “overrated” and attacking his politics [1].

Jan 18, 2026 – Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says federal agents are “designed to intimidate” and asserts the city will not be cowed by a federal presence [1].

Jan 18, 2026 – The Department of Homeland Security deploys thousands of officers to the Twin Cities and the Pentagon readies about 1,500 active‑duty soldiers for possible deployment under the Insurrection Act, while Minnesota mobilizes its National Guard [1].

Jan 28, 2026 – Springsteen releases the protest single “Streets of Minneapolis,” a full‑band track that chants “ICE out of Minneapolis” and is “dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good” [5][3].

Jan 28, 2026 – White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson dismisses the song as “random…with irrelevant opinions and inaccurate information,” defending the administration’s immigration enforcement [3].

Jan 28, 2026 – Minneapolis’ First Avenue announces “A Concert of Solidarity & Resistance to Defend Minnesota,” featuring Tom Morello, Rise Against, Al Di Meola and Ike Reilly, with proceeds for the families of Good and Pretti [3].

Jan 29, 2026 – Tech leaders speak out: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman tells staff “what’s happening with ICE is going too far,” Apple CEO Tim Cook says he is “heart‑broken,” and VC Vinod Khosla labels agents “macho ICE vigilantes” [4].

Jan 29, 2026 – Sports figures join the protest: Timberwolves coach Chris Finch calls the shootings “unconscionable,” NBA star Steph Curry says “there’s a lot of change that needs to happen,” and Knicks forward Guerschon Yabusele posts he “can’t remain silent” [4].

Jan 29, 2026 – President Trump sends border czar Tom Homan to replace Greg Bovino in Minnesota, aiming to manage the fallout from the ICE incidents [4].

Jan 29, 2026 – An AP‑NORC poll shows only 38 % of U.S. adults approve of Trump’s immigration policy, down from 49 % in March, while a Fox News poll finds 59 % view ICE as “too aggressive,” a 10‑point rise since July [4].

Feb 17, 2026 – Springsteen and the E Street Band announce the 20‑date “Land of Hope and Dreams” U.S. tour, framed as a “political rally for democracy”; it opens March 31 in Minneapolis, ends May 27 at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., and will feature an expanded lineup with horns and a choir [2].

Mar 31, 2026 – The tour kicks off in Minneapolis, where Springsteen plans to perform “Streets of Minneapolis” as a dedication to immigrant victims and a protest against ICE [2].

May 27, 2026 – The tour concludes with an outdoor show at Nationals Park, Washington, D.C., marking the end of Springsteen’s spring‑time political rally across the United States [2].