British band Radiohead has publicly demanded that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) withdraw their song "Let Down" from a promotional video released on social media. The band claims that their music was used without authorization in a video that aligns with the hardline immigration policies enforced during the Trump administration. The specific video features images of alleged illegal immigrants, exacerbating the controversy surrounding its use.

The song "Let Down," which appeared on Radiohead's acclaimed 1997 album "OK Computer," was featured in a video posted on February 18 by ICE on Instagram and Facebook. In the video, the song accompanied images portraying individuals purported to be illegal immigrants, which Radiohead argues unjustly represents the plight of these individuals and promotes an anti-immigration agenda. This incident has moved the band to public action, reflecting their opposition to the policies being promoted by ICE during this contentious era.

Radiohead's call for the removal of their song serves not only as a stand against unauthorized use of their music but also as a broader protest against the harsh immigration policies of the previous U.S. administration. This situation highlights the vital role that artists can play in political discourse and raises significant questions about the use of art in framing narratives around contentious public issues such as immigration.