Amid the hardening of the immigration policies of President Donald Trump, a growing number of Hollywood celebrities has expressed his rejection of the raids carried out by the customs immigration and control service (ICE) in cities such as Los Angeles. From Kim Kardashian to Chiquis Rivera, artists from different origins raise their voice in defense of immigrants, whom they describe as an essential part of the US social fabric.
Government policies question
Kim Kardashian described the raids as “Inhuman” and recalled that “Immigrants are our neighbors, colleagues and family”. For her part, singer Katy Perry denounced the contradiction of a city “Built on Mexican work and culture” that now criminalizes its own foundations. Mark Ruffalo, meanwhile, denounced the use of the state apparatus to cover up social inequalities under the pretext of security.
The musician PHinneas o’connell He said he was witnessing police repression during peaceful demonstrations in downtown Los Angeles, where, according to tear gas against protesters. “They are inciting this”he said on social networks.
Hispanic voices defend the migrant community
Latin roots actors and singers have also joined the public conviction. Eva Longoria He asked for more compassion for those who migrate looking for a better life: “These raids occur in family graduations and parties, they are not criminals”. Pedro Pascal He shared a video where people waved Latin American flags with the message: “They are not criminals, they are the heart of Los Angeles”.
The singer Chiquis Rivera She conducted a live transmission with an expert lawyer to guide migrants about their rights, while Gloria Estefan expressed her pain after witnessing the separation of a mother from her baby: “I don’t recognize my country”wrote.
Hollywood’s rejection of these policies has become a trend on social networks, reflecting the impact that Trump’s migratory measures are generating in all sectors of society.
