Billie Eilish has publicly criticized the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement after an officer fatally shot a woman in Minneapolis earlier this week. The artist posted a series of messages on her Instagram Story, responding to the incident and urging her followers to take the situation seriously.
The shooting took place during a federal immigration enforcement operation when 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good was killed by an ICE officer. Federal officials said the agent acted in self-defense, but local leaders and witnesses have challenged that account.
In her social posts, Eilish re-shared graphics labeling ICE a “federally funded and supported terrorist group,” accused the agency of tearing families apart and harming innocent people, and called for its abolition. According to Billboard, she also encouraged people to contact members of Congress to demand accountability for the officer involved in the shooting.
The campaign to abolish ICE gains momentum after deadly shooting
“ICE IS A FEDERALLY FUNDED AND SUPPORTED TERRORIST GROUP UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY THAT HAS DONE NOTHING TO MAKE OUR STREETS SAFER,” one of the graphics Eilish shared read.
The singer also shared a post calling for ICE to be abolished. It listed 32 people who reportedly died in ICE custody last year. Another post urged Americans to call their Congress representatives to demand ICE be defunded and for the officer who shot Good to be arrested and charged right away.
ICE’s actions under President Donald Trump have caused major controversy since he took office. But the backlash reached new heights this week after the Minneapolis shooting. The Department of Homeland Security, Trump, and Vice President JD Vance claimed Good tried to run over agents with her car before the shooting. They said the officer acted in self-defense.
However, video footage shows Good was actually driving in the opposite direction. The widely shared video contradicts the official claims about what happened. The Trump administration has also been targeting narco-terrorists in new operations that have raised concerns among critics.
Trump watched the shooting video in the Oval Office with a New York Times reporter present. He struggled to explain what occurred. “It’s a terrible scene,” Trump said, according to the newspaper. “I think it’s horrible to watch. I hate to see it.”
Eilish has consistently opposed Trump’s policies and endorsed Kamala Harris in the 2024 election. Before Friday, the nine-time Grammy winner had also shared posts criticizing ICE raids happening in her home city of Los Angeles. Recent military actions have also drawn comparisons, with officials comparing certain groups to terror organizations as strike-related casualties continue rising.
Published: Jan 10, 2026 01:45 pm