LOS ANGELES. Hollywood celebrities such as Kim Kardashian, Eva Longoria or Katy Perry and Hispanic artists covering from Pedro Pascal to Gloria Estefan have shown in recent days their support for protests against the migratory raids of the president of the USA, Donald Trump.
The television star Kim Kardashian It was one of the last to call the raids of the United States Immigration Service (ICE) in Los Angeles as “inhuman” and defending the contribution of immigrants to American society.
“Growing up in Los AngelesI have seen how deeply immigrants are integrated into the fabric of this city. They are our neighbors, friends, classmates and work, and relatives, ”he shared in a text spread on their social networks.
A similar message transmitted the American singer Katy Perryin which he wondered how “a city built on Mexican work, history and culture take a turn and criminalize the same people who molded it.”
PHinneas o’connellwinner of a Grammy and brother of the singer Billie EilishNot only has he shown his rejection of Trump’s policies, but also reported that last weekend he was present in the massive protests of Los Angeles.
“They threw tear gas Almost immediately against the protest, which was very peaceful, in the center. They are inciting this, ”wrote the American singer in their networks, according to The Independent.
Mark Ruffaloone of the most critical voices with Trump, has also criticized in its social networks the government’s performance against demonstrations and highlighted the inequality of classes that undercover deportations.
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Artists with Hispanic roots have raised their voice against the raids and have positioned themselves in favor of the protesters who have been peacefully protesting for six days in the Californian city.
This is the case of Eva Longoriaof Hispanoxican roots, which in a video shared in their social networks called to have more compassion for people who migrate to other countries in search of a better life.
“We all agree that Nobody wants criminals in our country (…) But it’s not what is happening. These raids are happening at birthday parties, in graduations, in stores … those are not criminals, ”said the actress.
Also the beloved Chilean-American actor Pedro Pascal He shared a video in which several people are seen holding flags from different Latin American countries, defending a Los Angeles that was built “for the best of the US.”
“They are not criminals, they are the heart of Los Angeles”, Highlights the images.
The singer Chiquis Riveradaughter of the late star Jenni Rivera, made a live video with an expert lawyer to inform about the rights of migrants in the US.
The Cuban-American singer Gloria Estefan He expressed concern about the “loss of humanity” with immigration policies. “I do not recognize my country,” the singer lamented, remembering the moment when she witnessed an operation in which US government officials separated a mother from her baby.
