From Olivia Rodrigo to Bruce Springsteen, celebrities are using their platforms to demand answers and action as federal raids terrorize communities.
Sometimes, pop culture and politics collide with explosive force. That collision is happening right now in Minnesota, where a series of violent ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) raids. Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old U.S. citizen and mother of three, she was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 while trying to flee. Alex Pretti, a VA nurse and peaceful observer, he was killed by federal agents in Minneapolis on or around January 24, 2026, amid continued protests and high tensions. Shocking witness videos and reports of indiscriminate raids have sparked a national firestorm, one amplified by the very celebrities we follow for escapism. This isn’t a sidebar; it’s the main story. Our favorite stars are turning their platforms into megaphones, echoing the terror and resilience of Minnesota communities and demanding we all pay attention. Here’s what they’re saying.
The Voices of Outrage: Celebrities Speak Out Against ICE
Josh Gad:
“They. Had. Already. Disarmed. Him. This man was summarily executed. No Republican, Democrat, Libertarian or Independent should want to live in a country that would behave like this. This administration is a cancer.”
Olivia Rodrigo:
“ICE’s actions are unconscionable but we are not powerless. our actions matter. I stand with Minnesota.”
Tyrese Haliburton:
“Alex Pretti was murdered.”
Stephen King:
“ICE is the American Gestapo.”
Reese Witherspoon:
“The citizens of Minnesota standing up for what’s right gives me hope.”
Kaitlin Olsen:
“Completely out of words. Bless this man (Alex Jeffrey Pretti). An ICU nurse devoted to saving lives. I don’t know how to function in these unprecedented times. Keep fighting. And loving.”
Tyler the Creator:
“F— ICE”
Natalie Portman:
“It’s really impossible not to talk about what is happening right now and the brutality of ICE and how it has to stop immediately.”
Bruce Springsteen:
“If you believe in the power of law and that no one stands above it, if you stand against heavily armed masked federal troops invading an American city, using Gestapo tactics against our fellow citizens, if you believe you don’t deserve to be murdered for exercising your American right to protest, then send a message to this president, as the mayor of that city has said: ICE should get the [expletive] out of Minneapolis.”
Billie Eilish:
“We’re seeing our neighbors being kidnapped, peaceful protesters being assaulted and murdered.”
Simu Liu:
“Beyond appalled at the murderous actions of ICE agents in Minneapolis. Don’t be manipulated by rhetoric; there is a video, and it clearly shows the murder of an unarmed woman driving away. AWAY.”
Hilary Duff:
“Masked men abducting people off the street, from their jobs, from their cars, from graduations is not ok. Forcing toddlers & young children to represent themselves in court is not ok. Snatching people when their lawyers are in the bathroom is not ok.”
Mandy Moore:
“We have eyeballs. We’ve seen the video. They executed someone else. I’m not sure how this ends. This is terrifying territory.”
Busy Phillips:
“my god. they will just keep murdering people and lying as long as they can. call your elected representatives.”
Joe Rogan:
“Are we really going to be the Gestapo? ‘Where’s your papers?’ Is that what we’ve come to?”
Mark Ruffalo:
“Renee Good was murdered… As much as I love all this, I can’t pretend all this crazy stuff isn’t happening. We have a vice president who’s lying about what’s happening…I love this country and what I’m seeing here happening is not America.”
Christie Brinkley:
“Happening NOW! They just killed a person protecting our Constitution. This administration has blood on their hands! Peace Now in the USA! ICE OUT!”
Jenna Ortega:
“Listen to one another and love — but be angry too. 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.”
Doechii:
“Trump is using military forces to stop a protest… What type of government is that? We all deserve to live in hope and not in fear.”
Jimmy Kimmel:
To ICE, get the f— out of Minneapolis. Get the f— out of all of these cities.
Olivia Wilde:
“We can’t go another day just sort of accepting this as our new norm. It’s outrageous. People are being murdered. And, I don’t want to normalize seeing people being murdered on the internet.”
Matthew Lillard:
“F— Ice.”
This unified front from Hollywood isn’t just performative activism; it’s a cultural alarm bell. When artists known for bringing us joy, suspense, and music are united in horror, it signals a profound rupture in the social fabric. Their quotes form a powerful narrative of witness, condemnation, and a desperate plea for accountability. But what happens after the outrage? The ACLU demands an independent investigation and for ICE to withdraw from Minneapolis. Celebrities like Busy Phillips and Jenna Ortega urge us to call representatives and educate ourselves. The story no longer belongs just to Minnesota or Washington—pop culture has placed it squarely in our feeds. Now, the question is for the rest of us: When we scroll past these statements, do we keep scrolling, or does their collective voice move us to learn, speak, or act? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
