Key Takeaways
- Celebrities wore anti-ICE pins at the Golden Globes to tribute Renee Good, who was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer
- The pins displayed slogans like “BE GOOD” and “ICE OUT” to introduce a political angle into the awards show
- Protests have broken out across the country, calling for accountability for Good’s death and a separate shooting in Portland
- Congressmembers have vowed an assertive response, and an FBI investigation into Good’s killing is ongoing
- Organizers plan to continue the campaign throughout awards season to raise awareness about the issue
Introduction to the Issue
The 2026 Golden Globes ceremony took a political turn when some celebrities donned anti-ICE pins on the red carpet, paying tribute to Renee Good, who was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minneapolis. The black-and-white pins displayed slogans like “BE GOOD” and “ICE OUT,” introducing a political angle into the awards show after last year’s relatively apolitical ceremony. This move was seen as a way to raise awareness about the issue and to call for accountability for Good’s death, as well as a separate shooting in Portland where Border Patrol agents wounded two people.
The Protests and Reactions
Since the shooting, protests have broken out across the country, with demonstrators calling for accountability for Good’s death and an end to ICE’s aggressive tactics. Some protests have resulted in clashes with law enforcement, especially in Minneapolis, where ICE is carrying out its largest immigration enforcement operation to date. The Trump administration has doubled down in defending the ICE officer’s actions, maintaining that he was acting in self-defense and thought Good would hit him with her car. However, many have questioned this narrative, and Congressmembers have vowed an assertive response to the incident. An FBI investigation into Good’s killing is ongoing, and organizers are calling for justice and accountability.
The Organizers’ Efforts
The idea for the “ICE OUT” pins began with a late-night text exchange between Nelini Stamp of Working Families Power and Jess Morales Rocketto, the executive director of a Latino advocacy group called Maremoto. They know that high-profile cultural moments like the Golden Globes can introduce millions of viewers to social issues, and they wanted to use this platform to raise awareness about the issue. Stamp and Morales Rocketto began calling up celebrities and influencers they knew, who in turn brought their campaign to more prominent figures in their circles. This grassroots effort included labor activist Ai-jen Poo, who walked the Golden Globes’ red carpet in 2018 with Meryl Streep to highlight the Time’s Up movement.
The Significance of the Movement
The organizers’ efforts are part of a larger movement to hold ICE accountable for its actions and to raise awareness about the issue of police brutality and systemic racism. By using the Golden Globes as a platform, they hope to reach a wider audience and to bring attention to the names of Good and others killed by ICE agents in shootings. As Stamp said, "There is a longstanding tradition of people who create art taking a stand for justice in moments. We’re going to continue that tradition." The movement is not just about the Golden Globes, but about using every opportunity to speak out against injustice and to demand accountability.
The Future of the Campaign
The organizers have pledged to continue the campaign throughout awards season, ensuring that the public knows the names of Good and others killed by ICE agents in shootings. They will be attending "fancy events" and passing out pins at parties, as well as distributing them to neighbors who will be attending the ceremonies. As Morales Rocketto said, "They put it in their purse and they’re like, ‘Hey would you wear this?’ It’s so grassroots." The campaign is a testament to the power of grassroots organizing and the importance of using every platform to speak out against injustice. By continuing to raise awareness and to demand accountability, the organizers hope to create a movement that will bring about real change.