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Dropkick Murphys take aim at Trump and ICE with rewritten lyrics, 'ship them out of Boston'
- Dropkick Murphys performed a protest version of 'I’m Shipping Up to Boston' titled 'Ship Them Out of Boston' at a No Kings rally in Boston.
- Ken Casey cited immigration policy concerns, saying the band has long sung about the immigrant experience and should not forget that history.
- Casey criticized the Trump administration's immigration policies ahead of the rally, linking them to the band’s message.
- The performance included another song alteration, 'First Class Loser,' which Casey said fit Trump.
- The rally drew coverage from Fox News Digital, including quotes from Casey and coverage of ICE criticism.
- Casey highlighted immigrant contributions and pushed back against demeaning labels in discussing the band’s stance.
- The No Kings rally featured performances and comments from Casey condemning ICE operations.
- Casey’s remarks followed prior comments in interviews about immigration and political tensions.
- The article notes the rally occurred amid ongoing debates over immigration and border enforcement in 2026.
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