Tom Morello: Immigrant Rights Benefit Concert – Echoplex
- Following weekend "No Kings" protests, a benefit show supporting immigrant rights is set for tonight in Los Angeles' echo Park neighborhood.
- Tom morello, guitarist for Rage Against the Machine and a longtime advocate for human rights, will headline the sold-out "Defend L.A." show at the Echoplex.
- B-Real of Cypress Hill, Pussy Riot, K.Flay, and visual artist Shepard Fairey are also scheduled to perform.
Tom Morello leads the charge at the “Defend L.A.” benefit concert tonight at the Echoplex, supporting the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA). Following “No Kings” protests, artists like B-Real, Pussy Riot, and Shepard Fairey join Morello in a powerful display of solidarity. This sold-out event highlights ongoing activism surrounding immigration policy amidst a backdrop of recent arrests and expanded federal actions. News Directory 3 reports on how the concert aligns with Morello’s anti-ICE stance, demonstrated through previous rallies and festival appearances. Discover the latest in Los Angeles as activists prepare to amplify their voices. What will this mean for immigrant communities in the coming months?
Morello, Others to Headline L.A. Immigrant Rights Benefit
Updated June 17, 2025
Following weekend ”No Kings” protests, a benefit show supporting immigrant rights is set for tonight in Los Angeles’ echo Park neighborhood. The “No Kings” protests,addressing immigration policy,saw 38 arrests in Los Angeles,mainly for curfew violations.
Tom morello, guitarist for Rage Against the Machine and a longtime advocate for human rights, will headline the sold-out “Defend L.A.” show at the Echoplex. The concert supports the Coalition for Humane Immigrant rights (CHIRLA).
B-Real of Cypress Hill, Pussy Riot, K.Flay, and visual artist Shepard Fairey are also scheduled to perform. The Neighborhood Kids, a San diego hip-hop group, will play their most prominent Los Angeles set. Comedian George Lopez will host the event.
Morello recently participated in anti-ICE marches in Los Angeles. Protest signs echoed his band’s lyrics. He also displayed anti-ICE messaging on his guitar at the Boston Calling festival last month.
What’s next
The Trump administration recently announced plans to expand immigration raids in sanctuary cities, including Los Angeles. Activists and organizations are expected to continue their advocacy and support for immigrant communities.