From Kim Kardashian to Doechii: Celebrities who shared their views amidst anti-ICE protests and rising deportation concerns

A surge of protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has swept through Los Angeles, sparked by stepped-up immigration enforcement. Several celebrities have also spoken out on social media and in public to express concern over the situation. The protests against ICE have garnered national attention in the U.S., prompting reactions from politicians and lawyers, too, apart from the public.

People in Los Angeles took to the streets for two days to protest the ICE raids and the Trump administration's policies on deportation. The police said the protests were calm, but things changed when President Trump deployed the National Guard and Marines. Following this, California Governor Gavin Newsom sued to stop the deployment of the Guard, according to AP.

Celebs who shared their views amidst anti-ICE protests and rising deportation concerns

Let us take a look at the celebrities who have so far voiced their opinions on the ongoing situation.

Doechii

Grammy-nominated rapper Doechii used her BET Awards acceptance speech to highlight the current situation. She dedicated her time to speaking for marginalized groups and mentioned the Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations happening close by.

“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," Doechii said. “We all deserve to live in hope and not in fear, and I hope we stand together, my brothers and my sisters, against hate, and we protest against it.”

Kim Kardashian

Kim Kardashian, who often speaks up about fixing the justice system, shared her thoughts on Instagram Stories. According to a post on the verified X account of Pop Base, Kardashian's Story stated,

“When we're told that ICE exists to keep our country safe and remove violent criminals—great. But when we witness innocent, hardworking people being ripped from their families, we have to speak up. We have to do what's right. 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. No matter where you fall politically, it's clear that our communities thrive because of the contributions of immigrants.”

Tyler, the Creator and musician Finneas

Tyler, the Creator and musician Finneas shared their thoughts on social media, too. Tyler put out a short message about Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Finneas talked about what happened to him at a protest. He claimed he got tear-gassed not long after he showed up. He seemed to allege that the people in charge were making things worse and spoke out against using force on peaceful protesters.

“They're inciting this,” Finneas saidnon his Instagram Story, according to Teen Vogue, adding: “F*ck ICE.”

Pedro Pascal

Pedro Pascal, an actor known for backing immigrants, kept up his support by posting a TikTok clip that gave a shout-out to immigrants in Los Angeles. His post had tags like #ProtectOurProtectors and #RESIST showing he agrees with those who oppose ICE's current tactics.

Reneé Rapp

Singer Reneé Rapp shared her anger in a straight message on her Instagram Story. Per Teen Vogue, she wrote,

“f*ck ice f*ck this administration f*ck all of yall who are complicit in ensuring that this happened this is a f*cking disgrace.”

Kehlani

Kehlani backed up what Doechii said, and made her views clear about the public events in Los Angeles.

“Stop calling what's happening as L.A. RIOTS. It's RESISTANCE. Long live the resistance," said her Instagram post, per Teen Vogue.

Other notable personalities, including artists and influencers, joined to encourage donations to organizations such as the National Immigration Law Center, which aids low-income immigrants facing legal challenges.

While the federal response to the protests and the ongoing ICE operations remain a subject of legal and political debate, these celebrity voices have helped draw attention toward the human impact of deportation policies and the broader implication for immigrant rights.

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