Selena Gomez Shares Emotional Video on ICE Deportations

Actress and singer Selena Gomez recently shared an emotional video in which she cried over the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the deportations occurring in America. During the video, she expressed her sorrow and a desire to take action, stating, "All my people are getting attacked, the children. I don’t understand." Along with her tears, she posted a message saying, "I’m sorry," accompanied by a Mexican flag emoji. Shortly after sharing this poignant moment on her Instagram story, she deleted the video.

In the aftermath, Gomez appeared to indicate the backlash she faced by posting a now-deleted message that read, "Apparently it’s not okay to show empathy for people." Public reactions were mixed, with some social media users and commentators, including talk show host Piers Morgan, deriding her emotional display as emblematic of celebrity self-absorption. Despite the criticism, Gomez has a long-standing connection to the subject of illegal immigration; she produced the Netflix series "Living Undocumented" and has previously shared sentiments about how her family’s immigration story has influenced her views. She recounted her family’s journey from Mexico to the United States, attributing her citizenship in part to their sacrifices and the circumstances of their arrival. Gomez emphasized her awareness of the challenges undocumented immigrants face, expressing her fears for those affected by current immigration policies.