A-list star rants at ICE agents during Puerto Rico raid

Latin music superstar Bad Bunny expressed outrage in a profanity-laced video posted to social media of an ICE arrest in Puerto Rico.

The Puerto Rican artist uploaded the video to his Instagram story on Tuesday, simply captioned ‘ice,’ and condemned the actions of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Avenida Pontezuela in Carolina.

‘Look, those motherf*****s are in these cars, RAV-4s,’ he says in the clip which appears to show federal agents detaining individuals on the street.

‘They’re here in Pontezuela. Sons of b*****s, instead of leaving the people alone and working there,’ the MONACO singer continued.

The foul-mouthed video comes as ICE continues a months-long immigration crackdown on the island, resulting in over 500 arrests since January, of which approximately 75 percent have involved Dominicans, according to NPR.

The outlet also reported that fewer than 80 of the individuals detained had any criminal record, with the most common charge being illegal reentry after deportation.

Since the start of President Donald Trump’s second term, ICE has ramped up enforcement in Puerto Rico, where for years, immigrants from the nearby Caribbean nation have been allowed to open bank accounts and obtain special driver’s licenses that reflect their immigration status, The Los Angeles Times reported. 

Bad Bunny (pictured) shared a video of an ICE arrest in Puerto Rico, posting profanity-laced footage to social media appearing to show federal agents detaining individuals on the street

The Puerto Rican artist uploaded the video to his Instagram story on Tuesday, simply captioned ‘ice,’ and condemned the actions of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Avenida Pontezuela in Carolina

The Associated Press reports that more than 55,000 Dominicans currently reside in Puerto Rico.

Bad Bunny’s outspoken criticism of ICE’s actions comes amid a wave of similar responses from other major Latin music stars who have used their platforms to show solidarity with immigrant communities.

Artists including Becky G, Junior H, Grupo Frontera, and Maná have recently voiced concerns about the raids, according to The Los Angeles Times.

‘The people being attacked today are not “illegal aliens,” they are human beings with RIGHTS,’ pop star Becky G wrote Tuesday in an Instagram post paying tribute to her immigrant grandparents.

‘We must understand that an attack on them is an attack on OUR DEMOCRACY and an attack on what this country was made to stand for.’

Eight-time platinum artist Junior H also weighed in on Wednesday, posting a photo captioned: ‘No one is illegal in stolen land.’ 

He also shared a statement from his fashion brand, Sad Boyz Clothing, announcing that a portion of sales would go toward covering legal fees for families impacted by ICE raids, according to the Los Angeles Times.

The video comes as ICE continues a months-long immigration crackdown on the island, resulting in over 500 arrests since January, of which approximately 75 percent have involved Dominicans. Pictured: Scenes from Downtown Los Angeles, California, on day five of protests against ICE raids in the state

Bad Bunny’s outspoken criticism of ICE’s actions comes amid a wave of similar responses from other major stars who have used their platforms to show solidarity with immigrant communities

‘The people being attacked today are not “illegal aliens,” they are human beings with RIGHTS,’ pop star Becky G (pictured) wrote Tuesday in an Instagram post

Police officers take cover as activists shower rocks and fireworks onto their vehicles during protests sparked by immigration raids in Los Angeles, California on June 8 

Actor and producer Eva Longoria made clear she felt that recent actions taken by the government were ‘Un-American’

Other celebrities have also joined the growing uproar, condemning mass deportations carried out under the Trump administration.

Actor and producer Eva Longoria called the raids ‘inhumane’ and ‘hard to watch.’

‘The comments, and people’s reactions to it, are surprising to me because it is un-American. We can all 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,’ the Desperate Housewives actress said.

‘These round-ups are happening in birthday parties, in elementary graduations, at Home Depot. Those are not criminals,’ Longoria added.

Kim Kardashian, whose sister Kendall Jenner dated Bad Bunny in 2023, wrote on Instagram: ‘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.’

Jenna Ortega also urged her 37.2 million Instagram followers to ‘be angry’ about ICE operations in a post over the weekend.

‘The world is crying all over. People in Los Angeles are being torn away from their everyday lives & love… The ones they’ve built so tirelessly over the years, just like you… Innocent civilians in Iran are caught in the middle of warfare. Palestinian cries are still being buried in everyday media. My thoughts are heavy, my heart follows,’ the Scream actress wrote.

‘Listen to one another & love, but be angry too. Educate yourself as best you can. To say this doesn’t concern you, or that it isn’t your problem, is a privilege under abuse,’ she added.

President Donald Trump has deployed 2,000 National Guard troops, following the large protests against ongoing immigration enforcement raids in the Los Angeles area over the last couple of days

Jenna Ortega also used her social media presence to speak out about the ICE protests

Addison Rae, 24, took to her social media on Sunday to promote the National Immigration Law Center (NILC) 

Trump defended the operations, calling for ICE to ‘expand efforts to detain and deport Illegal Aliens in America’s largest Cities, such as Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York.’ Pictured: Anti-ICE protesters clash with police near the Federal Building and detention center in Los Angeles, California

Addison Rae also weighed in, saying she was ‘so disappointed and disturbed’ by what is happening across the nation. 

‘This country could not exist without immigrants. Every human being deserves the right to exist in an environment that makes them feel safe, lovingly protected, and embraced.’

Finneas, singer-songwriter and brother of Billie Eilish, claimed he was tear-gassed during a peaceful protest in Los Angeles earlier this month, Billboard reported.

The Nobody Like U singer posted: ‘F**K ICE… If you are into this fascist s**t you are small and weak and will lose.’

Meanwhile, political tensions surrounding the raids continue to escalate.

Earlier this month, California Governor Gavin Newsom sued the Trump administration over what he called the ‘illegal and unnecessary takeover of a CalGuard unit,’ which he said has ‘needlessly escalated chaos and violence in the Los Angeles region.’

The lawsuit names Trump, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and the Department of Defense, arguing the takeover violated the Constitution and exceeded the president’s legal authority under Title 10, according to Billboard.

Over the weekend, Trump defended the operations, calling for ICE to ‘expand efforts to detain and deport Illegal Aliens in America’s largest Cities, such as Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York,’ which he described as ‘the core of the Democrat Power Center.’