Global pop icon Katy Perry has leveraged her immense social media platform to issue a direct political call to action, urging her vast American audience to oppose substantial new funding for United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The 41-year-old singer, with a follower count exceeding 201 million on Instagram, posted a stark graphic series on Monday, explicitly designed to channel public outrage into concrete political pressure.
A Direct Call to Congressional Action
Perry's post, crafted in bold white text against a red background, presented a step-by-step guide for her followers. The message was unequivocal: "Turn anger into ACTION." The slides detailed the "who, what, when, where, and why" of the campaign, pinpointing a critical deadline of Friday, January 30th. The objective is to block an additional $10 billion in proposed funding for ICE, which would come on top of an existing $75 billion already allocated.
Providing the Tools for Protest
The singer did not merely issue a general plea; she provided specific, actionable tools. Her post featured the direct telephone number for the United States Senate switchboard: (202) 224-3121. Furthermore, Perry included a detailed call script for constituents to use when contacting their senators. The script urges lawmakers to filibuster the upcoming homeland security appropriations bill.
The provided text reads, in part: "I'm sick of watching lawful citizens and noncitizens being arrested at their jobs, assaulted at peaceful protests, pulled out of their vehicles, blinded by munitions, and getting shot and killed by ICE." It concludes with a warning: "We will be watching your vote – and we will remember." The post, which disabled public comments, has already garnered over 100,000 likes.
Context of Escalating Tensions
This digital activism comes just two days after the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by a U.S. Border Patrol officer in Minneapolis, an incident that has amplified national debates over immigration enforcement tactics. Perry joins a growing list of high-profile figures, including Jennifer Aniston, Olivia Rodrigo, and Stephen King, who have publicly criticised the recent escalation of violence in Minnesota.
Personal and Political Backdrop
The campaign unfolds against the backdrop of Perry's much-publicised romantic involvement with former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, 54. The couple, who sparked dating rumours in July and made their relationship Instagram-official in December, were recently seen together at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
Perry's personal life has undergone significant recent changes. She and long-time fiancé Orlando Bloom, with whom she shares five-year-old daughter Daisy Dove, confirmed their separation in early 2025 after nearly a decade together. Trudeau, for his part, announced his separation from Sophie Grégoire Trudeau in 2023, concluding an 18-year marriage. His tenure as Prime Minister of Canada ended in March 2025.
By transforming her Instagram feed into a platform for political mobilisation, Katy Perry is demonstrating how celebrity influence can be directed towards specific legislative goals, placing a contentious funding bill squarely in the spotlight of popular culture and public discourse.
