Pop icon Billie Eilish seemingly referenced the ICE raids during an acceptance speech on Saturday. Though the singer did not name ICE, per se, she was seemingly referring to the widely debated killing of Renee Good, a topic many Hollywood celebrities have spoken about.
Billie Eilish slams ICE and Donald Trump’s administration
Billie Eilish received the 2026 MLK Jr. Beloved Community Environmental Justice Award on Saturday. During her acceptance speech, the pop star seemingly made references to the highly controversial ICE raids, which have seen a divisive response around the globe.
“To be honest, I really don’t feel deserving,” the Birds of Feather singer said (via Fox News), “And it’s very strange to be celebrated for working towards environmental justice at a time where it feels less achievable than ever, given the state of our country and the world right now.”
She continued, “We’re seeing our neighbors being kidnapped, peaceful protesters being assaulted and murdered, our civil rights being stripped, resources to fight the climate crisis being cut for fossil fuels and animal agriculture destroying our planet, and people’s access to food and healthcare becoming a privilege for the wealthy instead of a new basic human right for all Americans.”
She concluded her speech, adding, “It is very clear that protecting our planet and our communities is not a priority for this administration. And it’s really hard to celebrate that when we no longer feel safe in our own homes or in our streets.”
This is not the first time that Eilish referred to the ICE raids. In a previous Instagram post, she called out ICE for the shooting of 37-year-old mother, Renee Good.
She even accused the ICE of being “a federally funded and supported terrorist group under the Department of Homeland Security.”
Other celebrities, like Mark Ruffalo, also spoke out about the killing during the 2026 Golden Globes.
