He was the second death at the hands of ICE in the new year, following the killing of Keith Porter Jr. by an off-duty ICE agent. Three days after Good, two more people were shot and wounded by Border Patrol agents attempting to make arrests in Portland, Oregon.
In the past year, at least 32 people have died in ICE custody, the deadliest year on record for the agency. Under direction from the Trump administration, ICE and Border Patrol agents adopted aggressive tactics intended to meet increased deportation demands, including conducting raids on protected areas such as school grounds, hospitals, and places of worship.
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Many Americans have opposed ICE’s actions, with some pundits comparing the agency’s actions to those of a domestic militia.
Last night, the protests finally hit the entertainment industry, as celebrities attending the annual Golden Globe Awards joined in on a more subtle declaration of anti-ICE sentiment in the form of small lapel pins with the phrases “Be Good” and “ICE OUT.”
The pins are part of a new #BeGood campaign launched by a grassroots coalition of civil rights and immigration organizations in an effort to honor the memory of Good, Porter and others who faced violence at the hands of ICE agents. The coalition includes the ACLU, Working Families Power, National Domestic Workers Alliance, Maremoto, MoveOn, and entertainment industry leaders.
In an interview with NPR, organizers explained that they relied on a network of fellow Hollywood-connected activists to distribute pins at industry events and to bring celebrities on board. “There’s a long tradition of people who create art and stand up for justice in a matter of moments. We’re going to continue that tradition,” Working Families Power organizer Nellini Stamp told the publication.
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Nominee Ruffalo, an outspoken activist who also wore a pin calling for a ceasefire in the war-torn Gaza Strip to last year’s Oscars ceremony, told interviewers he could not pretend that the situation was “normal.”
“For this [Rene Good]. This is for the people of the United States of America who are terrorized and afraid today. I know I’m one of them,” Ruffalo said. “I love this country and what I see here is not America… I don’t know how I can remain silent.”
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Smart, who won an award for her role hacksTold the interviewers: “I think we’re at a turning point in our country and I hope people can keep their heads, because I think really keeping your heads will be the hardest thing to do, but it’s going to take a lot of courage and a lot of composure.” While accepting the Globe, Smart added: “There’s a lot that could be said tonight. I said my thing on the red carpet, so I won’t do it here. Let’s all do the right thing. I think everyone knows in their hearts what the right thing is to do, so let’s do the right thing.”
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wanda sykes
“Obviously this is for the mother who was murdered by an ICE agent and it’s really tragic,” Sykes told reporters. “I know people are marching today and we need to speak out. We need to go out there and shut down this evil government, because what they’re doing to people is horrible.”
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Natasha Lyonne
Leon added the pin to a small clutch around the carpet. When asked about the pin, Lyons said: “I think it’s important that we don’t normalize what’s going on in this country right now. I love America. I love our community, free speech, the Trevor Project and all that. So I think it’s important. Renee Good. Say her name.”
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Tessa Thompson
Like Lyons, Thompson also pinned two #BeGood campaign pins to her coordinating bag. The Best Actress nominee also shared photos of the pin on her Instagram account. Earlier this year, Thompson joined the Los Angeles protests against mass deportation.
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Ariana Grande
Wicked: for good The star was not seen wearing the pin during the red carpet photo call, but he wore an “ICE OUT” pin in center focus during the ceremony, along with other stars waiting until the live broadcast began. Grande is also listed as a campaign participant by the ACLU.
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bella ramsey
Ramsey, who has been vocal about industry inclusivity and joined calls for a ceasefire in Palestine last year, also once wore a “ICE OUT” pin to a Golden Globes ceremony.
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