Celebrities Use Golden Globes Red Carpet to Protest ICE Violence

Mon Jan 12 2026 03:59:03 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

The Golden Globes saw a wave of activism as celebrities wore anti-ICE pins to honor Renee Good, a woman killed by an ICE officer, amidst rising tensions and protests against immigration enforcement.

During the 2026 Golden Globes, which took place in Beverly Hills, celebrities showcased political expression by wearing black-and-white pins with slogans like 'BE GOOD' and 'ICE OUT' to protest the killing of Renee Good by an ICE officer. This public show of dissent comes amid growing calls for justice and accountability regarding immigration enforcement actions across the country. Organizers of the pin campaign emphasized the need for civil society, particularly artists, to engage in social justice issues.

At the Golden Globes last Sunday, a number of celebrities prominently displayed anti-ICE pins as a tribute to Renee Good, a victim of police violence, who was shot in her vehicle by an agent of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minneapolis earlier this week.

The black-and-white pins boasted messages like 'BE GOOD' and 'ICE OUT,' adding a political dimension that contrasted sharply with last year’s largely apolitical ceremony. Mark Ruffalo, among others, wore the pins as a visible protest against immigration enforcement practices.

Following Good's tragic death, protests erupted across the United States, demanding accountability from ICE and justice for her case, as well as for incidents involving Border Patrol shootings in Portland, where two individuals were injured. In many instances, protests turned confrontational with law enforcement, particularly in Minneapolis, where ICE carried out an extensive immigration raid.

Nelini Stamp of Working Families Power, one of the campaign organizers, stressed, 'We need every part of civil society to speak up… We need our artists. We need our entertainers,' underscoring the role of cultural figures in advocating for social justice.

The grassroots initiative for the 'ICE OUT' pins began with a late-night brainstorming session between Stamp and Jess Morales Rocketto of Maremoto, a Latino advocacy group. They recognized the significant impact that high-profile events like the Golden Globes could have in raising awareness of pressing social issues.

The momentum gained was reminiscent of past movements where artists took a stand for justice during awards shows, notably when Sacheen Littlefeather represented Marlon Brando at the Oscars in 1973 to protest the portrayal of Native Americans in film.

Visibly moving forward with their campaign, organized supporters have been distributing the pins at various events leading up to the Golden Globes, fostering a community-oriented effort that encourages attendees to sport the pins during the ceremony.

Stamp affirmed the commitment to maintain visibility for the fatalities caused by ICE, including Good’s, as the season of awards continues, with a focus on continuing the dialogue on immigration and human rights.

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