Celebrities Condemn ICE Following Fatal Shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — The fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old mother, by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent on January 7 has ignited widespread condemnation from celebrities and activists alike, sparking protests and renewed scrutiny of federal immigration enforcement tactics. Videos of the incident, which show Ms. Good shot while in her vehicle, have circulated widely, fueling public outrage and calls for accountability.
Since the tragedy, prominent figures from the entertainment industry have taken to social media to voice their grief and denounce the actions of ICE, a federal agency under the Department of Homeland Security. Comedian Bowen Yang described the shooting as “the predictable result of a militarized deportation force operating with impunity on American streets,” challenging official claims that the agent acted in self-defense.
Actor and singer Mandy Moore expressed her anguish on Instagram, calling the killing “murdered by our government” and lamenting the absence of leadership and humanity in the current administration. She linked to a BBC News story detailing the incident, underscoring the international attention the case has drawn. Meanwhile, actor Julianne Moore shared resources for activism from Moms Demand Action, urging her followers to engage in efforts to prevent future tragedies.
Other celebrities, including singer Meghan Trainor and actor Niecy Nash-Betts, echoed similar sentiments, emphasizing the need for justice and mourning the loss of a woman they described as emblematic of broader systemic issues. Internet personality Bobbi Althoff highlighted a post by GLAAD in honor of Ms. Good, while singer Sheryl Crow lamented that “this is no longer our America” and warned that democracy is under siege by corruption.
Actor Mark Ruffalo took to social media to criticize not only ICE but also political figures and policies he sees as contributing to a climate of injustice. Sophia Bush called out the hypocrisy of the administration, pointing out the stark contrast in how different groups are treated under the law and the dangerous labeling of dissenters as terrorists.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, widely praised by public figures such as Kerry Washington, has taken a firm stance against ICE presence in the city, telling the agency to “get out of Minneapolis.” Washington’s posts have included calls for protests and solidarity with the community affected by the shooting.
The cohosts of the daytime talk show The View also weighed in, with Alyssa Farrah Griffin condemning the politicization of the tragedy and Whoopi Goldberg warning that the incident could happen to anyone, regardless of race or background.
Actor Simu Liu described the shooting as a clear murder of an unarmed woman and urged people not to be swayed by rhetoric, while Amanda Seyfried shared a clip of Mayor Frey’s defiant message and quoted George Orwell’s 1984 to highlight the dangers of ignoring evidence.
Calls for justice have intensified, with Cynthia Nixon demanding the arrest and murder charge of the ICE agent involved. Eva Longoria and other public figures have amplified these demands, reflecting a growing movement against what many perceive as unchecked federal enforcement tactics.
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency has maintained that the agent acted in self-defense, a position supported by the Trump administration, but the viral videos and public reaction have cast doubt on that narrative. The incident has reignited debates over the role and conduct of ICE within American communities and the broader implications for civil rights and government accountability.
As protests continue and voices from all sectors of society call for transparency and reform, the death of Renee Nicole Good has become a rallying point for those advocating for change in immigration enforcement and justice for victims of state violence.
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