Hayley Williams Criticizes ICE During California Concert

Hayley Williams performed at the North Island Credit Union Amphitheater in California as part of her ongoing solo tour. During a performance of Ice In My OJ, Williams used the phrases Fuck ICE and Free motherfucking Palestine. A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson responded to the comments, stating that federal law enforcement officers provide security and suggesting that Williams thank them.

Williams previously used her platform to speak against Donald Trump, offered support for Palestine, and showed solidarity with artists who left Ed Sheeran's tour. At another date on the Hayley Williams Show tour, Williams brought Rico Nasty on stage to perform Airplanes together for the first time in 16 years.

Other artists have also addressed ICE. Last November, Olivia Rodrigo reacted to a video in which ICE used an excerpt of her song All-American Bitch. As of October 5, 2026, Rodrigo's songs stupid song and the cure are number 8 and number 10 on the Apple Music UK songs chart. Bruce Springsteen previously made anti-ICE statements, permitted Born In The USA to be used in an anti-ICE video, and wrote an anti-ICE protest song titled Streets Of Minneapolis.