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A US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) propaganda video posted to the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) social media accounts was hit with a copyright takedown after using JAY-Z’s 2003 song “Public Service Announcement,” as first reported by 404 Media.
Originally posted to Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook on August 10th, the recruitment video shows footage of agents doing training, breaking down doors, and conducting immigration raids, while urging viewers to “Hunt Cartels. Save America.”
The original tweet’s video has been disabled, with the message, “This media has been disabled in response to a report by the copyright owner.” While the clip itself remains on Instagram and Facebook, the song has been removed from both posts, with Instagram displaying the message, “This audio is no longer available.”
The song choice is particularly ironic, not only because JAY-Z has been a vocal critic of President Donald Trump, but also because the lyrics of “Public Service Announcement” detail his past life as a drug dealer.
This isn’t the first time the agency has made questionable music choices for its social media videos. In a previous clip, ICE used the KRS-One protest song “Sound of Da Police,” in which he raps: “There could never really be justice on stolen land.” The audio for that video remains online.
ICE has ramped up its recruitment efforts in recent weeks as the Trump administration has accelerated immigration raids. On July 29th, the agency launched a hiring initiative for 10,000 positions, offering recruitment bonuses of up to $50,000.
This initiative was funded by a recent $76 billion allocation that makes ICE the highest-funded federal law enforcement agency, and reportedly drew over 80,000 applicants, including former Superman actor Dean Cain.
Hunt Cartels. Save America.https://t.co/nZkBEj3GGi pic.twitter.com/grWECh6vRP
— Homeland Security (@DHSgov) August 10, 2025
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