Key Takeaways
- Celebrities wore anti-ICE pins at the Golden Globes in tribute to Renee Good, who was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer
- The pins displayed slogans like "BE GOOD" and "ICE OUT", introducing 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
- The Trump administration has defended the ICE officer’s actions, maintaining that he was acting in self-defense
Introduction to the Incident
The 83rd Golden Globes ceremony took place on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California. The event was not without its political undertones, as some celebrities donned anti-ICE pins in tribute to Renee Good, who was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minneapolis earlier in the week. 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. Mark Ruffalo, Wanda Sykes, and Natasha Lyonne were among the celebrities who wore the pins on the red carpet, while Jean Smart and Ariana Grande donned them once inside the ballroom.
Protests and Calls for Accountability
Since the shooting, protests have broken out across the country, calling for accountability for Good’s death as well as a separate shooting in Portland where Border Patrol agents wounded two people. 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 organizers of the anti-ICE pins, Nelini Stamp of Working Families Power and Jess Morales Rocketto, the executive director of a Latino advocacy group called Maremoto, have vowed to continue their campaign throughout awards season to ensure the public knows the names of Good and others killed by ICE agents in shootings. As Stamp said, "We need every part of civil society, society to speak up. We need our artists. We need our entertainers. We need the folks who reflect society."
Congressional Response and Investigation
Congressmembers have vowed an assertive response to Good’s killing, and an FBI investigation into the incident is ongoing. 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. This response has sparked further outrage and calls for accountability, with many arguing that the officer’s actions were unjustified and that the administration is not taking sufficient action to address the issue. The investigation and subsequent response will be closely watched in the coming days and weeks, as the nation grapples with the implications of Good’s death and the broader issues surrounding immigration enforcement.
Grassroots Activism and the Golden Globes
The idea for the "ICE OUT" pins began with a late-night text exchange between Stamp and Morales Rocketto, who know that high-profile cultural moments can introduce millions of viewers to social issues. This is the third year of Golden Globes activism for Morales Rocketto, who has previously rallied Hollywood to protest the Trump administration’s family separation policies. The organizers began calling up celebrities and influencers they knew, who in turn brought their campaign to more prominent figures in their circles. The initial outreach 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. 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."
Conclusion and Future Action
The wearing of anti-ICE pins at the Golden Globes is just one example of the growing movement to hold ICE and the Trump administration accountable for their actions. As the investigation into Good’s killing continues and the nation grapples with the implications of her death, it is clear that this issue will not go away anytime soon. The organizers of the anti-ICE pins and other activists will continue to push for justice and accountability, using their platforms to raise awareness and mobilize support for their cause. As Morales Rocketto said, "They put it in their purse and they’re like, ‘Hey would you wear this?’ It’s so grassroots." The future of this movement will depend on the continued activism and engagement of individuals like Stamp, Morales Rocketto, and the celebrities who wore the anti-ICE pins at the Golden Globes.