Celebs Stand Against ICE After Deadly Shootings

In recent weeks, a wave of celebrities have taken to social media to criticize Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) following the fatal shootings of two Minnesota residents. Alex Pretti, a U. S. citizen and intensive care nurse, was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis. This incident came just weeks after another Minnesotan, Renee Nicole Good, was also killed by an ICE agent during an enforcement operation. Protests have erupted across the country in response to these events, with many people questioning the actions of ICE and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The government has claimed that both Pretti and Good were aggressors in their altercations, but bystander footage seems to contradict these claims. Celebrities from various industries have joined the conversation, using their platforms to express their outrage and call for action. Olivia Rodrigo, Pedro Pascal, Jamie Lee Curtis, and many others have shared their thoughts on social media, encouraging their followers to get involved and demand justice.Rodrigo, known for her music, slammed ICE's actions on Instagram, stating that their behavior is unacceptable and that we are not powerless. She also shared a call to action from political commentator Ben Sheehan, urging people to contact their senators and encourage them to filibuster an upcoming DHS funding bill. Pascal, star of "The Last of Us, " described immigration enforcement activities as "unspeakable" and called for transparency in the investigation of Pretti's death. Jamie Lee Curtis, an Academy Award winner, shared a statement from Pretti's parents, pleading for the truth about their son's death to be revealed. Other celebrities, such as Katy Perry, Billie Eilish, and Florence Pugh, have also spoken out against ICE's actions. They have encouraged their followers to turn their anger into action and have shared resources for those looking to get involved in the fight against ICE. The outpouring of support from celebrities has brought attention to the issue and has sparked a national conversation about the actions of ICE and the need for reform. As the protests continue, it remains to be seen what impact this celebrity involvement will have on the situation.