On January 7, Rene Good, a 37-year-old mother from Minneapolis who was serving as a legal observer during ICE operations, was shot and fatally wounded by federal agent Jonathan Ross while inside her vehicle. She became the second victim killed by ICE this year, following the fatal incident involving Keith Porter Jr. at the hands of an off-duty ICE agent. Just three days later, two additional individuals were shot and injured by border patrol agents in Portland, Oregon.

The previous year marked the deadliest on record for ICE, with a minimum of 32 fatalities in custody. During the Trump administration, ICE and border patrol agents escalated their aggressive strategies to fulfill deportation orders, which included conducting raids in sensitive locations such as schools, hospitals, and places of worship.

Numerous Americans have taken to the streets to protest ICE’s activities, with many likening the agency’s conduct to that of a domestic militia. The entertainment sector participated in the protests at the Golden Globe Awards, as celebrities donned lapel pins featuring “Be Good” and “ICE Out” as part of the #BeGood initiative, paying tribute to victims like Good and Porter.

In an interview with NPR, organizers shared that they leveraged a network of activists connected to Hollywood to distribute pins at various events. Nelini Stamp from Working Families Power highlighted the legacy of artists advocating for justice.

Celebrities utilized the Golden Globes platform to back immigrant communities:

– **Mark Ruffalo**: An activist and nominee, Ruffalo wore pins demanding a ceasefire in Gaza at last year’s Oscars. He remarked, “This is for Rene Good. I love this country, and what’s happening is not America.”

– **Jean Smart**: Recognized for her performance in *Hacks*, Smart encouraged individuals to “do the right thing” and to exhibit courage and restraint.

– **Wanda Sykes**: Sykes expressed her sorrow over Good’s passing and called for governmental accountability.

– **Natasha Lyonne**: Lyonne stressed the need to avoid normalizing recent occurrences, asserting, “Rene Good. Say her name.”

– **Tessa Thompson**: Thompson shared photos of the pins on Instagram and took part in demonstrations against mass deportations.

– **Ariana Grande**: Although she didn’t wear a pin on the red carpet, Grande showcased an “ICE Out” pin during the ceremony.

– **Bella Ramsey**: Ramsey, a proponent of inclusivity, sported an “ICE Out” pin at the event.

The #BeGood campaign is a partnership among civil rights and immigration organizations, including ACLU, Working Families Power, and others.