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," introducing a political angle into the awards show.
- The movement is part of a larger campaign to hold ICE accountable for Good’s death and other shootings.
- Organizers plan to continue the campaign throughout awards season to raise awareness about the issue.
- The campaign is a grassroots effort, with allies attending parties and distributing pins to attendees.
Introduction to the Movement
The 83rd Golden Globes ceremony took place on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California. The event was marked by a political statement, as some celebrities wore anti-ICE pins in tribute to Renee Good, who was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minneapolis. The pins, which displayed slogans like "BE GOOD" and "ICE OUT," were worn by Mark Ruffalo, Wanda Sykes, Natasha Lyonne, Jean Smart, and Ariana Grande, among others. This gesture introduced a political angle into the awards show, which was relatively apolitical the previous year.
The Shooting and Protests
The shooting of Renee Good sparked protests across the country, with demonstrators calling for accountability for her death, as well as a separate shooting in Portland where Border Patrol agents wounded two people. The protests have resulted in clashes with law enforcement, particularly in Minneapolis, where ICE is carrying out its largest immigration enforcement operation to date. Congressmembers have vowed to take action, and an FBI investigation into Good’s killing is ongoing. However, the Trump administration has defended the ICE officer’s actions, claiming that he was acting in self-defense and thought Good would hit him with her car.
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 recognized the potential of high-profile cultural moments to raise awareness about social issues and decided to bring their campaign to the Golden Globes. Stamp and Morales Rocketto have a history of using cultural events to protest social injustices, including the Trump administration’s family separation policies. They drew inspiration from the 1973 Oscars, where Sacheen Littlefeather declined Marlon Brando’s award to protest the portrayal of Native Americans in American entertainment.
Grassroots Campaign
The organizers began by reaching out to celebrities and influencers they knew, who in turn brought the campaign to more prominent figures in their circles. Labor activist Ai-jen Poo, who walked the Golden Globes’ red carpet in 2018 with Meryl Streep to highlight the Time’s Up movement, was among the initial contacts. The campaign is a grassroots effort, with allies attending parties and distributing pins to attendees. Morales Rocketto described the process as "so grassroots," with people putting the pins in their purses and asking others to wear them. The organizers plan to continue the campaign throughout awards season to ensure that the public knows the names of Good and others killed by ICE agents in shootings.
Continued Activism
The movement is part of a larger campaign to hold ICE accountable for Good’s death and other shootings. Just a week before Good was killed, an off-duty ICE officer fatally shot and killed 43-year-old Keith Porter in Los Angeles, sparking protests in the area. The organizers believe that it is essential for every part of civil society, including artists and entertainers, to speak up and take a stand for justice. 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 campaign will continue to push for accountability and raise awareness about the issue, using the platform of awards season to reach a wider audience.