Billie Eilish condemns ICE after fatal Minneapolis shooting, calls for accountability and reform

Global music superstar Billie Eilish has taken a strong public stance against the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) following a fatal shooting involving an ICE officer in Minneapolis, using her platform to amplify criticism and calls for change.

The singer shared a series of posts on her Instagram Stories condemning the agency after 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good was shot and killed during an ICE enforcement operation in Minneapolis on January 6, 2026. In one graphic she reposted, Eilish labeled ICE a “federally funded and supported terrorist group,” accusing the agency of tearing families apart, terrorising communities, and killing innocent people.

In addition to condemning ICE’s actions, Eilish also reshared content advocating for the agency’s complete abolition, including a list of 32 individuals who reportedly died while in ICE custody over the past year. She encouraged her followers to contact their congressional representatives to push for the agency to be defunded and for the officer involved in the Minneapolis shooting to be arrested and charged.

The Minneapolis incident has sparked widespread outrage and protests, with the circumstances of the shooting drawing conflicting accounts. Federal officials, including the Department of Homeland Security, have defended the ICE agent’s actions as self‑defense, while local leaders and activists dispute those claims and point to video evidence that they say contradicts the official narrative.

Eilish’s response reflects her long‑standing engagement with political and social issues. She has previously spoken out against controversial enforcement tactics and immigration policies, and her latest posts add her voice to the growing public debate over the role and practices of ICE in the United States.

The singer’s outspoken criticism comes amid a broader wave of reactions from public figures and communities nationwide demanding accountability and reform following the Minneapolis shooting, intensifying discussion around federal immigration enforcement and use of force.