Pop superstar Billie Eilish is once again using her massive social media following to spotlight criticism of United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement following a fatal immigration enforcement incident in Minnesota. The artist shared a series of posts reacting to the killing of a local woman during an ICE operation in Minneapolis, drawing widespread attention and renewed debate.
Online Posts Spark National Conversation
On Friday, Jan. 9—two days after 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good was shot and killed during an ICE enforcement action in Minneapolis—Eilish reposted multiple graphics and messages condemning the agency. One image described ICE as a “federally funded and supported terrorist group,” accusing it of breaking up families, instilling fear in communities, and being responsible for civilian deaths.
Another post she amplified called for the complete abolition of ICE, citing dozens of individuals who reportedly died while in the agency’s custody last year. A third urged Americans to contact their members of Congress to push for defunding the agency and to demand the immediate arrest and prosecution of the officer involved in the Minneapolis shooting. The wave of posts circulated widely, fueling online activism under the headline Billie Eilish Posts Online Calling ICE a “Terrorist Group” After Minneapolis Shooting.
Conflicting Accounts From Officials
Following the incident, federal officials—including the Department of Homeland Security, the White House, President Donald Trump, and Vice President JD Vance—stated that Good had attempted to strike agents with her vehicle, asserting the officer fired in self-defense. However, video footage widely shared online appears to contradict those claims, showing the vehicle moving away from agents at the time of the shooting.
Even Trump reportedly appeared unsettled after viewing the footage in the Oval Office alongside a reporter from The New York Times, calling the scene “terrible” and “horrible to watch,” according to the paper.
A History of Political Activism
Eilish has consistently criticized Trump-era immigration policies and publicly supported Kamala Harris during the 2024 presidential election. In recent months, the nine-time Grammy winner has also shared posts opposing ICE raids in Los Angeles, her hometown.
Music industry outlet Billboard reported that it reached out to federal authorities for comment following Eilish’s posts. As public scrutiny intensifies, the Minneapolis incident has become a flashpoint in the broader national debate over immigration enforcement and accountability.
Eilish’s latest statements underscore how celebrities continue to shape political discourse online, particularly during moments of crisis, and reflect growing public pressure on federal agencies to address allegations of excessive force and misconduct.