Celebrities Calling Out Trump’s Mass Deportations and ICE Raids

The pop star spoke out with a personal and passionate post on Instagram, describing her experience as someone who grew up in California. ​​“I’ve lived in L.A. my whole life and I’m deeply upset about these violent deportations of my neighbors under the current administration,” Rodrigo wrote in her story. “L.A. simply wouldn’t exist without immigrants. Treating hardworking community members with such little respect, empathy, and due process is awful. I stand with the beautiful, diverse community of Los Angeles and with immigrants all across America. I stand for our right to freedom of speech and freedom to protest.” —J.L.

On Instagram, Tyler the Creator posted a story featuring a clip from the movie Paid in Full where the character Mitch is telling a young kid not to listen to Ice because, “Ice ain’t no man.” Tyler captioned the clip with the message “Fuck ICE,” just in case the point he was making wasn’t clear. Tyler is not one to shy from voicing his opinion: During a performance last year, he adjusted the lyrics to his song “911” to say “Fuck Elon Musk” after the billionaire CEO ramped up his support for Donald Trump’s presidential bid. If one thing’s for sure, it’s that Tyler the Creator is going to use his platform to call out shitty people. —J.I. 

The actor has always been politically active, and he’s been especially outspoken about the Trump administration’s approach to immigration. He’s published several videos and posts on social media, including one where he emphasized how much immigrants “add to our economy by the billions.” He argued that it’s instead “billionaires who are the true villains.” “It’s time to take our country back from extreme wealth that has its hands all over the power of the nation,” he said. —J.L.

On Instagram, Kim Kardashian noted that the supposed function of ICE — “to keep our country safe and remove violent criminals” — doesn’t align with their actions. “When we witness innocent, hard-working people being ripped from their families, we have to speak up. We have to do what’s right.” The Los Angeles raids in particular hit close to home for her. “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,” she said. “No matter where you fall politically, it’s clear that our communities thrive because of the contributions of immigrants. We can’t turn a blind eye when fear and injustice keep people from living their lives freely and safely. There HAS to be a BETTER way.” —L.P.

Katy Perry used her Instagram Stories to denounce the ICE raids in Los Angeles and to uplift the city’s deep Mexican roots. She reshared posts calling the targeting of migrants “a deep injustice” against communities that have lived in Southern California for generations. “How can a city built on Mexican labor, Mexican history, and Mexican culture turn around and criminalize the very people who shaped it?” the post read. —T.M.

Música mexicana singer Ivan Cornejo showed his support for his community by helping raise funds for the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles (CHIRLA). “In 1986, my dad was one of the 3 million undocumented immigrants to receive amnesty from Ronald Reagan, allowing him to have legal status in the U.S. President Reagan and other former presidents have recognized the value that immigrants bring to this country,” he said in a statement posted to his socials. “We have and continue to contribute not only economically but culturally and have been doing so forever.” —J.L.

Lorde made sure to share several posts on her socials, calling out immigration violations and urging her followers to come out to an ICE protest in New York City. On her Instagram story at one point, she re-posted an image that showed ICE agents with a quote from Aimé Césaire’s Discourse on Colonialism: “And then one fine day the bourgeoisie is awakened by a terrific boomerang effect.” —J.L.

In an Instagram story posted, Karol G shared how much pain she felt watching her community live in fear. “I can’t keep quiet when something hurts me. I am Colombian, and my country is going through a devastating time. I am Latina, and what is happening to my community is deeply painful,” she wrote. The singer ended her note with a direct message of support: “To the families who are currently experiencing moments of fear, loss, and distress… I am with you too. I am with my people. Always.” Her statement came shortly after she announced her fifth album, Tropicoqueta, which aims to celebrate Latin music and culture. —M.G.

Speaking to the BBC, Shakira opened up about her own experiences moving to the U.S., explaining that she arrived “like many other Colombian immigrants who come to this country looking for a better future.” She noted that now, the immigrant experience “means living in constant fear and it’s painful to see.” She continued, “Now, more than ever, we have to remain united. Now, more than ever, we have to raise our voices and make it very clear that a country can change its immigration policies, but the treatment of all people must always be humane.” —J.L.

Jenna Ortega has urged her followers not to turn a blind eye to the collective violence being faced “across seas,” even when they feel hopeless and confused. “Listen to one another and love — but be angry too,” the actress said on Instagram. “Educate yourself as best you can. To say this doesn’t concern you, or that it isn’t your problem, is a privilege under abuse.” Ortega highlighted the interwoven struggle being faced by populations in both the U.S. and the Middle East. “The world is crying all over,” she said. “People in LA are being torn away from their everyday lives & love… The ones they’ve built so tirelessly over the years, just like you. Innocent civilians in Iran are caught in the middle of warfare… Palestinian cries are still being buried in everyday media. My thoughts are heavy, my heart follows.” —L.P.

While accepting a BET Award in early June, Doechii addressed the protests against ICE in Los Angeles. She condemned the federal crackdown on demonstrators, saying, “Trump is using military forces to stop a protest… What type of government is that?” She added onstage: “We all deserve to live in hope and not in fear.” —T.M.

Addison Rae has rarely commented on politics prior to the 2024 election when she endorsed Kamala Harris, so fans were heartened to see the longtime L.A. resident support the anti-ICE protests in the city. “I’m so disappointed and disturbed by what is happening across our nation,” she wrote on Instagram. “This country could not exist without immigrants. Every human being deserves the right to exist in an environment that makes them feel safe, lovingly protected, and embraced.” She provided a link to the National Immigrant Law Center in her story so her followers could stay up-to-date and get involved. —B.S.

Omar Apollo addressed the ICE crackdowns, sharing a personal message about his family’s sacrifices after coming to the U.S. from Jalisco. “I would be nothing without my parents, the best parts of me are them,” he wrote in all-caps, calling Trump and ICE “evil” and urging fans to continue speaking about the issue. “I’ve dealt with the paranoia of having my loved ones deported for as long as i can remember,” Apollo wrote, before adding: “’I’m furious and devastated with what is happening.” —T.M.