Selena Gomez got vulnerable on her Instagram stories where she shared a video of herself sobbing over the deportation of undocumented immigrants under President Trump’s aggressive new policy.
The actress and singer struggled through the video (embedded below) released early Monday, saying amid tears, “All my people are getting attacked … the children.
Over the weekend, agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and their partners conducted nationwide roundups of more than 1,200 undocumented immigrants, according to Fox News.
“But when I read the news headlines or see debates about immigration rage on social media, I feel afraid for those in similar situations.
I feel afraid for my country.” Gomez also produced a 2019 documentary for Netflix called Living Undocumented.
When Selena Gomez posted a video of herself crying over the deportation of undocumented immigrants under President Trump’s harsh new policy, she showed vulnerability on her Instagram stories.
In the video, which is embedded below, which was released early Monday, the actress and singer sobbed as she said, “All my people are getting attacked … the children.”. It’s unclear to me. I’m really sorry. Although I wish I could, I am unable to do anything. I’m not sure what to do. I swear I’ll try everything. “”.
The star of Emilia Pérez and Only Murders in the Building has since removed the video after receiving immediate criticism from Trump supporters for her message.
Gomez, a Texas native who has disclosed that she is a third-generation Mexican-American, said, “Apparently it’s not OK to show empathy for people.”.
Amid a general feeling that the nation’s mood has changed and a growing reluctance to discuss politics in general, Hollywood has otherwise been unusually silent about the contentious deportation issue.
According to Fox News, officials from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and their partners rounded up more than 1,200 undocumented immigrants nationwide over the weekend. By labeling those detained “criminal aliens,” the agents specifically targeted undocumented immigrants who had also been accused or found guilty of crimes committed on American soil. “.”.
Gomez has previously written an essay for Time magazine on immigration, demonstrating her support for the cause. In October, she wrote, “I never forget how fortunate I am to have been born in this country thanks to my family and the grace of circumstance, and undocumented immigration is an issue I think about every day.”. However, when I see arguments about immigration on social media or read news headlines, I worry about people who are in similar circumstances. I’m scared for my nation. “.”.
In 2019, Gomez also produced Living Undocumented, a documentary for Netflix. Gomez wrote, “I’m worried about how people are treated in my country.”. I feel it is my duty as a Mexican-American woman to use my position to speak up for those who are too scared to do so. And I hope that learning about these eight families and their experiences will encourage people to learn more about immigration, develop their own opinions, and be more compassionate. “.”.