Bruce Springsteen Kicks Off 'Land of Hope & Dreams' Tour Protesting Immigration Crackdown

The Boss honors Minneapolis residents' courage in standing up against federal immigration enforcement actions.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 2:11pm

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An extreme close-up of a shattered car windshield reflecting the dramatic, high-contrast red and blue lights of police vehicles, conceptually representing the tension and unrest surrounding the federal immigration crackdown in Minneapolis.Springsteen's politically charged 'Land of Hope & Dreams' tour kicks off in Minneapolis, a city that became a flashpoint in the national debate over immigration enforcement.Minneapolis Today

Bruce Springsteen is launching his latest U.S. tour in Minneapolis, where he will perform his new song 'Streets of Minneapolis' honoring the city's residents for their courage in protesting a federal immigration crackdown that resulted in the deaths of two people. The tour, titled 'Land of Hope & Dreams,' is expected to be politically charged and address current events in the country.

Why it matters

Springsteen has long used his music to address social and political issues, and his decision to kick off this tour in Minneapolis highlights the city's role as a flashpoint in the national debate over immigration enforcement. The tour is likely to draw attention to the controversial federal immigration actions that took place in the city.

The details

Springsteen released 'Streets of Minneapolis' in late January, amid nationwide outcry over the shooting deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal officers during the immigration crackdown. On Tuesday, the Boss and the E Street Band are expected to perform the song when they take the stage at Target Center to kick off the tour. Springsteen told the Minnesota Star Tribune that the tour will be 'political and very topical about what's going on in the country,' and that he chose to begin and end the tour in Minneapolis and Washington, D.C., respectively.

  • Springsteen released 'Streets of Minneapolis' in late January 2026.
  • Springsteen will perform the song when he kicks off his 'Land of Hope & Dreams' tour on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at Target Center in Minneapolis.
  • The tour is expected to continue to Portland, Oregon, and Los Angeles before ending on May 27, 2026 in Washington, D.C.

The players

Bruce Springsteen

A New Jersey-based rock musician known for his socially conscious music and long-running feud with President Donald Trump.

Renee Good

One of two people killed by federal officers during the immigration crackdown in Minneapolis.

Alex Pretti

One of two people killed by federal officers during the immigration crackdown in Minneapolis.

Greg Bovino

The federal agent who was pulled out of Minneapolis amid backlash and is preparing to retire.

Liam Conejo Ramos

A 5-year-old boy photographed surrounded by immigration officers, an image that stirred outrage around the world.

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What they’re saying

“This tour is going to be political and very topical about what's going on in the country. Minneapolis and St. Paul, that was the place that I wanted to begin it, and I wanted to end it in Washington.”

— Bruce Springsteen

“This past winter, federal troops brought death and terror to the streets of Minneapolis. Well, they picked the wrong city. The power and the solidarity of the people of Minneapolis, of Minnesota, was an inspiration to the entire country. Your strength and your commitment told us that this is still America, and this reactionary nightmare, and these invasions of American cities will not stand.”

— Bruce Springsteen

What’s next

Springsteen is expected to have strong words for the White House when he concludes his 'Land of Hope & Dreams' tour in Washington, D.C. on May 27, 2026.

The takeaway

Springsteen's decision to kick off his politically charged tour in Minneapolis underscores the city's role as a flashpoint in the national debate over immigration enforcement. The tour is likely to draw further attention to the controversial federal actions that took place in the city and Springsteen's long-running feud with President Trump.