Lorde makes big donation to Immigrant Defense Network
The New Zealand singer is putting her money where her mouth is, following recent protests in Minnesota over America's immigration crackdown.
Lorde has made a considerable donation to organisations that defend the constitutional rights of immigrants in America.
The 'Royals' hitmaker has made a $204,000 contribution to the Minnesota Immigration Rights Action Committee and the Immigrant Defense Network.
Lorde revealed in an Instagram Story post that the donation was made from her merchandise sales in Minnesota. She visited the U.S. state during her 'Ultrasound World Tour'.
The 29-year-old included a picture of the words 'Ice Out' written on her hand. ICE stands for Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
The agency has been in the news lately due to controversial immigration crackdowns in the country. Thousands of Minnesota residents took to the streets this week to protest the deaths of two U.S. citizens.
Federal immigration agents fatally shot ICU nurse Alex Pretti and 37-year-old mother, Renee Good, in two separate incidents in Minneapolis.
Social media users have praised Lorde for helping organisations on the ground.
"Sometimes the deepest impact comes not from grand speeches, but from quietly redirecting the spotlight—and the resources it attracts—to the people actually doing the work that changes lives. This is generosity with precision," an X user wrote.
Another user added, "Imagine if more celebrities funded human rights instead of just brand deals."
A third commented, "Lorde using her platform and her wallet to support the Twin Cities when they need it most."
Lorde shares new picture with ‘ICE OUT’ written on her hand via Instagram:
— Pop Base (@PopBase) February 3, 2026
“I'm donating our merch take in Minneapolis ($204k) to Minnesota Immigration Rights Action Committee + Immigrant Defense
Network.” pic.twitter.com/IzQVJlg0Jj
Lorde is among dozens of celebrities who have spoken out against ICE officials.
Billie Eilish, Olivia Dean and Bad Bunny shared their views during the recent Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California.
"No one is illegal on stolen land," Eilish said while accepting an award for 'Song of the Year'. "I feel really hopeful in this room, and I feel like we just need to keep fighting and speaking up and protesting. Our voices really do matter and the people matter."
Dean, who won her first-ever Grammy on Sunday night, shared her family's immigration story.
"I guess I want to say I'm up here as the granddaughter of an immigrant," the English singer said. "I'm a product of bravery, and I think those people deserve to be celebrated."
Bad Bunny also shared an anti-ICE message while accepting his historic win for 'Album of the Year'.
"Before I say thanks to God, I’m going to say, ICE out. We're not savage, we're not animals, we're not aliens. We are humans, and we are Americans," the Puerto Rican artist said.
Bad Bunny says "ICE OUT" at the #Grammys and receives a massive standing ovation:
— Variety (@Variety) February 2, 2026
"We are not savage, we are not animals, we are not aliens, we are humans and we are Americans. The hate gets more powerful with more hate. The only thing that is more powerful than hate is love.… pic.twitter.com/IFzvguqdCR
“I’m up here as the granddaughter of an immigrant, I’m a product of bravery and I think those people deserve to be celebrated.”
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) February 2, 2026
— Olivia Dean while accepting Best New Artist at the #GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/WHboLwSMN8
Billie Eilish says "f*ck ice" during her #Grammys acceptance speech: "Nobody is illegal on stolen land. We need to keep fighting and speaking up. Our voices do matter." pic.twitter.com/Sz1um3afYJ
— Variety (@Variety) February 2, 2026
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