All the celebrities slamming Trump's immigration raids

Metro

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Hollywood stars are coming out in force against Donald Trump after the U.S. President ordered the deportation of illegal immigrants.
Last week mass protests broke out in Los Angeles after ICE units – Immigration and Customs Enforcement – descended on Hispanic neighbourhoods and began arresting people.
Soon after protestors hit the streets, Trump sent in National Guard soldiers and Marines to support immigration raids in the city, which is now in lockdown.
On Tuesday afternoon, Trump defiantly declared: Generations of army heroes did not shed their blood on distant shores only to watch our country be destroyed by invasion and third-world lawlessness.
'What you're witnessing is a full-blown assault on peace and public order. We will liberate Los Angeles and make it free, clean and safe again.'
Meanwhile moments earlier California Governor Gavin Newsom filed an emergency motion in federal court to block Trump from using National Guard soldiers and Marines to support immigration raids in the city, which have been slammed by a string of famous faces.
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Eva Longoria has said she 'kept crying' before composing a message to her fans.
'I don't want it to be about me and my emotions about it, but it is so humane, hard to watch, and hard to witness from afar,' she said.
'I can't believe it's happening all over the country. It's un-American.
'We all can agree nobody wants criminals in our country, nobody wants rapists, nobody wants drug dealers, nobody wants bad actors in our country – that's not what's happening.'
She continued: 'These roundups are happening in birthday parties, in elementary graduations, Home Depots – those are not criminals. I just hope that everybody has more compassion to this issue and realise we had industries dependant on immigrant labour. These are people who feed us and take care of us and our children, and our communities and we can't deny them as humans,' she said.
'These are hardworking people and they want to come here and work and provide for their families.'
Saying she would 'continue to post and speak out', Eva went on to list of organisations that offered legal services to immigrants.
During the BET Awards in Los Angeles earlier this week, rapper Doechii used her acceptance speak to address 'what's happening right now outside of the building'.
'There are ruthless attacks that are creating fear and chaos in our communities in the name of law and order.
'Trump is using military forces to stop a protest, and I want y'all to consider what kind of government it appears to be when every time we exercise our democratic right to protest, the military is deployed against us. What type of government is that?.
After being applauded by the audience, she went on: 'People are being swept up and torn from their families. I feel like it's my responsibility as an artist to use this moment to speak up for all oppressed people…we all deserve to live in hope and not fear. I hope we stand together.
Attending the protest in Los Angeles, Billie Eilish's brother Finneas said a few days ago that he was tear-gassed by the National Guard.
After going to a protest at the weekend, the singer-songwriter posted on social media: 'Tear gassed almost immediately at the very peaceful protest downtown – they're inciting this,' he wrote.
Since then, he's shared a series of posts about the raids and supporting the protests.
Kim Kardashian, who has previously expressed support for Trump, surprised many when posting a statement about what is unfolding in her home city.
Posting a statement on Instagram, she wrote: 'When we're told that ICE exists to keep our country safe and remove violent criminals – great. But when we witness innocent, hardworking people being ripped from their families in inhumane ways, we have to speak up. We have to do what's right,' she wrote on Instagram.
'Growing up in LA, I've seen how deeply immigrants are woven into the fabric of this city. They are our neighbors, friends, classmates, coworkers, and family.
'No matter where you fall politically, it's clear that our communities thrive because of the contributions of immigrants. We can't turn a blind eye when fear and injustice keep people from living their lives freely and safely. There HAS to be a BETTER way.'
During the latest episode of his late-night talk show, presenter Jimmy Kimmel blasted the U.S. President.
'I'm very angry. I cannot believe what's going on. I knew it was going to be bad. I did not know it was going to be this bad. People who have lived here their whole lives, people who have been in this city longer than I have, the vast majority of whom have never done anything wrong are being abducted – which is the correct word to use – by agents in masks hiding their identities. Grabbing people off the street and at work and sending people to detention centers.'
'And to protest that, which is not only our right as Americans, it's our responsibility, Los Angelenos have been gathering to demonstrate – with very few exceptions, peacefully demonstrate – to voice their opposition to this disgusting and unnecessary abuse of power instigated by our president.'
Kimmel went on to add that Trump was 'dead-set on exacerbating this'.
'He actually wants conflict. He is intentionally inflaming and lying to make it seem like there's a war going on here. He is purposefully pitting Americans against each other.' https://www.instagram.com/p/DKnRg1VTJ_s/?img_index=7
Actor Mark Ruffalo posted a lengthy statement on Instagram, writing: 'When you have working class people going after the poor and other working class people you know you are living in an oligarchy.'
'You want to get rid of the people picking who are picking your food, without a care in the world for who is poisoning your bodies with chemicals that aren't ever meant to be in nature,' Mark said in the beginning of his post.
'You want to drive out those who make your life easier but not question those who dull your minds with lines and disinformation meant to confuse you and destroy brotherly and sisterly love for us here? You're pointing your guns in the wrong direction,' he continued.
Mark went on to take aim at Trump, adding: The billionaire up top is stealin you blind and you are worried about the poorest of the poor ruining your life? You are pointing your guns at the wrong direction.'
Actress and singer Renee Rapp didn't mince her words, posting online: 'F*** ICE, f*** this administration, f*** all of y'all who are complicit in ensuring that this happened this is a f***ing disgrace.'
Demi Lovato also weighed in on the ongoing protests, sharing: 'What's happening in Los Angeles and across the country is heartbreaking. Immigrants are a vital part of our community and the fabric of our country. While I feel powerless, I stand with those living in fear and hope these resources can help in some way. Let's please continue to show up for one another and support our neighbours.'
Director Ava DuVernay, best known for films including Selma and Origin, wrote on Instagram: 'I'm witnessing tear gas and non-lethal rounds being unleashed on peaceful protesters in DTLA. More Trending
'People of all ages and stripes from all over the city, raising their voices. And being treated worse than January 6 terrorists.'
It comes after she advised people in May to resists a 'criminal' U.S. President at a time when 'truth itself is under revision.'
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