Music stars target ICE crackdown at Grammy’s ceremony

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffFebruary 2, 2026 at 09:54 AM

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At the 2026 Grammy Awards ceremony, several artists, including Bad Bunny and Billie Eilish, protested the U.S. government's Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations. The artists wore "ICE OUT" badges and used their acceptance speeches to voice their opposition to ICE raids, which have sparked protests and resulted in deaths. Bad Bunny, who won a Grammy for his album, asserted the humanity and Americanness of immigrants. The protests come amid public backlash against ICE operations, particularly following fatal shootings by federal agents and the detention of a five-year-old and his father. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has stated that ICE agents will be heavily present at Bad Bunny's upcoming Super Bowl performance.

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Grammy Awards 40% Kristi Noem 50% United States ×260% Billie Eilish 70% Bad Bunny ×280% ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) ×390%

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ice 100% immigration and customs enforcement 90% grammys ceremony 80% immigrant crackdown 70% protests 60% bad bunny 60% super bowl 50% ice raids 50% billie eilish 50% immigration 40%

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