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Celebrities are taking a stand against the Trump administration's aggressive mass deportations led by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after an uptick in raids in Los Angeles led to nationwide protests.
For two days last weekend, Los Angeles residents flooded the streets for largely peaceful protests in response to immigration authorities forcefully taking people into custody. Despite local officials reporting that the Los Angeles Police Department had the demonstrations under control, President Trump used a special provision to deploy the National Guard and the Marines to the city to quell the protesters. But on Monday, June 9, California Gov. Gavin Newsom sued Trump and the Department of Defense to “end the illegal and unnecessary takeover of a CalGuard unit.” The National Guard is typically only deployed by state governors, but a president can override that authority if “there is a rebellion or danger of a rebellion against the authority of the Government of the United States.”
“Donald Trump is creating fear and terror by failing to adhere to the U.S. Constitution and overstepping his authority,” Newsom said in a statement. “This is a manufactured crisis to allow him to take over a state militia, damaging the very foundation of our republic.”
The state of unrest in Los Angeles, which is home to a large population of immigrants, comes as Trump's large-scale deportation tactics have included disappearing students, sending asylum-seekers to detention centers in foreign countries, and wrongfully deporting U.S. citizens. Social media has become flooded with criticism of the Trump administration and calls for legal action against unlawful deportation practices. During this time, many celebrities have begun speaking out against the ICE raids. Here is what they have said:
Sabrina Carpenter
The singer shared a black slide on her Instagram story, urging her followers to donate to the National Immigration Law Center, which supports low-income migrants in the U.S.
Jenna Ortega
After sharing a heartfelt statement saying “my thoughts are heavy, my heart follows,” Ortega also shared slides of resources of immigration lawyers and knowing your protest rights.
Olivia Rodrigo
The singer shared two slides on her Instagram Story on June 14 — the same day as the nationwide “No Kings” march. Rodrigo worte that as a lifelong Los Angeles resident, she is “deeply upset about these violent deportations.” She then linked to the ACLU's website that provided a guide to knowing your rights as an immigrant.
Addison Rae
Addison Rae also shared a statement on her Instagram, linking to the National Immigration Law Center.
Doechii
Doechii accepted the BET Award for best female hip-hop artist on Monday and used her speech to “speak up for all oppressed people, for Black people, for Latino people, for trans people, for the people in Gaza.” She called out the ICE raids that were occurring just “outside of the building" and the “ruthless attacks that are creating fear and chaos in our communities in the name of law and order.”
“Trump is using military forces to stop a protest, and I want y’all to consider what kind of government it appears to be when every time we exercise our democratic right to protest, the military is deployed against us," Doechii said. “We all deserve to live in hope and not in fear, and I hope we stand together, my brothers and my sisters, against hate, and we protest against it.”
Reneé Rapp
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Reneé Rapp shared her thoughts about the ICE raids via her Instagram Story this week, simply writing, “f*ck ice f*ck this administration f*ck all of yall who are complicit in ensuring that this happened this is a f*cking disgrace.”
Finneas
Musician Finneas shared on his Instagram Story last weekend that he attended a peaceful protest in Los Angeles and was “Tear gassed almost immediately.”
“They're inciting this,” he continued. “F*ck ICE.”
Pedro Pescal
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Pedro Pascal has been an outspoken advocate for immigrant rights for a while now, but ramped up his dedication via social media this week following the LA raids. The actor shared a TikTok on his Instagram page about immigrants in the California city with the caption, “Los Ángeles. Built by the best of U.S. #Protect our #Protectors #RESIST.”
Tyler, the Creator
In an Instagram Story last week, rapper Tyler, the Creator simply shared a photo along with the caption, “F*CK ICE.”
Kim Kardashian
After speculation that Kim Kardashian leans right-wing following her silence throughout Trump's second presidency, the reality TV star took to Instagram this week to condemn ICE and the raids taking place throughout her hometown of LA.
“When we're told that ICE exists to keep our country safe and remove violent criminals—great. But when we witness innocent, hardworking people being ripped from their families, we have to speak up. We have to do what's right,” Kardashian wrote. “Growing up in LA, I've seen how deeply immigrants are woven into the fabric of this city. They are our neighbors, friends, classmates, coworkers, and family. No matter where you fall politically, it's clear that our communities thrive because of the contributions of immigrants.”
Kehlani
Kehlani shared a photo on Instagram supported Doechii's speech from the BET Awards. She also shared her own personal statement, writing “Stop calling what's happening as L.A. RIOTS. It's RESISTANCE. Long live the resistance.”
Mark Ruffalo
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The actor shared a lengthy statement condemning the Trump administrations actions against immigrants this week and has previously been outspoken against the right-wing policies.
