Selena Gomez expresses emotional distress over ICE's mass arrests of migrants
Selena Gomez Reacts to ICE’s Crackdown on Migrants
Selena Gomez recently expressed her deep emotional distress over a massive crackdown by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which led to nearly 1,000 migrant arrests. This event happened just as Donald Trump returned to office, with the ICE report on January 26, 2025, confirming 956 arrests on that day alone—marking the highest number since Trump's reinstatement.
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Gomez's Instagram Story and Emotional Response
In an emotional Instagram Story, Selena addressed her followers with tears in her eyes, sharing her distress. She said, "All my people are getting attacked, the children. I don't understand. I'm so sorry, I wish I could do something but I can't. I don't know what to do. I'll try everything, I promise." She included a Mexican flag emoji in the post to show her solidarity with the affected communities. However, the video was later deleted, replaced with a text slide that read, "Apparently it's not ok to show empathy for people." This change indicated her frustration over the backlash she received for showing her emotional side.
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Reactions to Selena Gomez’s Advocacy for Immigrant Rights
Selena Gomez posts an emotional Instagram Story addressing the deportation of Mexican people.#SelenaGomez
— IBTimes UK (@IBTimesUK) January 27, 2025
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Selena's emotional response has sparked a wide range of reactions. Many fans supported her, praising her for using her platform to advocate for immigrant rights. On the other hand, some critics labeled her emotional display as overly dramatic or politically charged. Despite the backlash, Gomez’s reaction highlights her continued commitment to supporting immigrant rights, which she has previously showcased in her Netflix docuseries Living Undocumented. This series focuses on the lives of undocumented families in the U.S. and their struggles.
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