"Under Trump's second term, these arrests have increased as he's overseen the boost in ICE's deportation numbers through an increase in immigration raids nationwide. Many people swept up in the raids have been later revealed to have been wrongfully arrested, detained and deported by ICE. The individuals are US citizens with correct visas or valid asylum claims. Furthermore, up to three-quarters of detainees this fiscal year have no criminal history, according to the Cato Institute."
"The White House shared a TikTok clip featuring a montage of ICE officers chasing and handcuffing people. "We heard it's cuffing szn..." the White House wrote alongside the clip, which was soundtracked by SZA's viral novelty song "Big Boys". The track was originally performed by the star alongside Keke Palmer on SNL in 2022. As of the time of writing, the TikTok is still on The White House's account and has 1.5 million likes."
The White House has been using pop music to soundtrack social media posts and rally montages that celebrate ICE arrests and deportations. Arrests and immigration raids have increased under the current administration, contributing to a boost in ICE deportation numbers nationwide. Many people detained in those raids were later revealed to have been wrongfully arrested, including US citizens with valid visas or asylum claims. Independent analysis indicates up to three-quarters of detainees this fiscal year have no criminal history. Prominent artists including SZA have publicly condemned the use of their music in these posts.
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