No Kings” Protesters Adapt ‘America the Beautiful’ to Include ‘Thy Immigrant
Washington, D.C. — March 29, 2026 — Protesters from the No Kings protest staged a large demonstration in the nation’s capital, debuting a rewritten verse of America the Beautiful that includes the line “thy immigrant”.The performance aims to spotlight immigrant contributions and advocate for immigration policy reform.The protest coincided with congressional debates over Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding and ICE enforcement practices.Activists used music and adapted lyrics to draw attention to the human impact of immigration policies and enforcement actions. Significance of the Rewritten Verse Organizers explained that the new verse emphasizes the role of immigrants in American society.…