A coalition of high-profile celebrities spanning the entertainment industry has launched a vocal campaign demanding accountability and reform of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations. This unprecedented mobilization comes in response to the recent shooting deaths of two American citizens—37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Pretti and 37-year-old Renee Good—by federal agents during enforcement actions in Minneapolis.
The movement, gaining momentum across social media platforms and public statements, represents a significant departure from the traditionally apolitical stance of many celebrities. Chilean-American actor Pedro Pascal initiated calls for a nationwide strike, emphasizing the necessity of governmental transparency. ‘Truth serves as the fundamental boundary separating democratic governance from authoritarian rule,’ Pascal declared in an Instagram tribute to the victims.
Academy Award-winning actress Jamie Lee Curtis amplified the message with emphatic posts stating ‘THESE WERE AMERICANS! SHOT BY OUR GOVERNMENT!’ accompanied by portraits of the deceased. Meanwhile, music icon Katy Perry urged her substantial following to channel their outrage into political action, specifically advising constituents to pressure Senate representatives through budget oversight mechanisms.
Television star Kerry Washington produced an instructional video demonstrating how citizens could effectively contact their elected officials to demand defunding of ICE operations. In a notable intergenerational appeal, business magnate Martha Stewart revealed her 14-year-old granddaughter inspired her to speak out against immigration policies she described as fundamentally un-American.
The movement gained further momentum when Billie Eilish, the nine-time Grammy winning artist, directly challenged fellow celebrities to break their silence regarding the Minneapolis incidents. This collective activism signals a growing convergence of entertainment influence and political advocacy surrounding immigration enforcement practices.