Kim Kardashian Says ‘We Have to Speak Up’ Against ICE Raids

 

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Kim Kardashian is the latest and most famous Angeleno to speak out against the ICE raids amid wide-ranging protests in Los Angeles. Federal agents began carrying out raids in downtown L.A. last week, triggering five days of protests over the Donald Trump–backed immigration sweeps in the sanctuary city. During the weekend, police shot multiple reporters with nonlethal munitions. On June 7, Trump called in the National Guard, which hasn’t been done without the request of a governor since President Lyndon B. Johnson sent them to Selma, Alabama, to protect civil-rights activists marching to Montgomery.

Celebrities like Kardashian are among those protesting, sharing resources, and speaking out against the immigration-enforcement policy. Despite currently hosting Love Island U.S., Ariana Madix has filled her Instagram Stories and TikTok reposts with resources on who to call if you see ICE agents. Overcompensating star Wally Baram shared pictures of the injury her 70-year-old mother sustained after getting shot with nonlethals. And the people’s princess Trisha Paytas addressed the violence against undocumented individuals at the top of her latest podcast. Below, the actors, musicians, and pop-culture figures who have attended protests or spoken out against the ICE raids in Los Angeles.

Kim Kardashian

Kardashian, who has previously met with Trump during his first term, addressed his justifications for the sweeps in her June 10 statement in an Instagram Story. “When we’re told that ICE exists to keep our country safe and remove violent criminals—great,” she began. “But when we witness innocent, hardworking people being ripped from their families in inhumane ways, we have to speak up.”

“Growing up in LA, I’ve seen how deeply immigrants are woven into the fabric of this city,” she continued. “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. 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.” She also reposted a video of Doechii’s speech at the BET Awards.

Mark Ruffalo

Oscar nominee Mark Ruffalo posted a multi-slide screed against ICE on June 7. “The beige brigades now roaming the streets like packs of coyotes are no different than the cross burners from before,” he wrote. “They are just as racist and got it just as wrong. They hide their faces for shame or fear or justice and stamp their boots on your right to a fair trial. It will come back on you as well one day.”

Finneas

Finneas attended protests on Sunday, and said on his Insta Stories that police were inciting violence. “Tear gassed almost immediately at the very peaceful protest downtown,” he wrote over a background of gray haze — presumably the very tear gas that got in his eyes. “They’re inciting this.”

Tim Heidecker

Comedian Tim Heidecker’s Instagram grid post was shared all over the Los Angeles comedy scene. The message was simple: He loves L.A. and he hates ICE.

NOT Wyatt Russell

A man who kinda-sorta looks like Thunderbolts* star Wyatt Russell was filmed clashing with police over the weekend, telling them they’re on the wrong side of history. Reps for Russell told Entertainment Weekly it wasn’t him, but if not, who?

Hasan Piker

Twitch streamer Hasan Piker was on the 101 Freeway, where a flash-bang stunned him and “fucked up” his hair. Piker also got a message from a friend in Gaza, wishing for his safety. “That’s crazy,” Piker said on his Twitch stream. “International solidarity, man.”

Doechii

In her speech accepting Best Female Hip-Hop Artist on June 9 at the BET Awards, Doechii highlighted the protests happening right outside the Peacock Theater, where the awards show took place. “There are ruthless attacks that are creating fear and chaos in our communities in the name of law and order,” she said in her acceptance speech. “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. What type of government is that?”

Joyce Carol Oates

Queen of the Posters Joyce Carol Oates has been weaving anti-ICE content through her voluminous X feed since protests began this weekend.

Taylor Tomlinson

Late-night hosts commented on the protest in L.A., what with it being their jobs and all. But with After Midnight ending, Taylor Tomlinson was able to speak more candidly about this moment in history. “I can’t imagine being somebody who’s, like, mom or dad or brother or sister got abducted by ICE, and then you turn on your TV and it’s just some dumb blonde in a ponytail being like ‘Trump’s being silly!’” she said on Monday’s show.

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