Springsteen criticizes ICE, dedicates 'The Promised Land' to Renee Good at Light of Day show
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Key Points:
- Bruce Springsteen dedicated his song “The Promised Land” to Renee Nicole Good during an unbilled set at the Light of Day WinterFest concert in Red Bank on January 17.
- He criticized ICE’s “Gestapo tactics” and voiced strong opposition to heavily armed federal troops invading American cities and suppressing protests.
- Springsteen emphasized the importance of democracy, liberty, truth, and the rule of law, urging people to stand against abuses of power and support these values.
- The Light of Day festival supports the fight against Parkinson’s disease, and Springsteen has participated in 13 of the event’s 26 years.
- The dedication and speech highlighted the ongoing challenges to American ideals and called for resistance against injustice
