John Leguizamo Draws a Line Against ICE Supporters
Actor John Leguizamo has made a definitive statement regarding his stance on the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). In an Instagram post on Wednesday, he clearly expressed that he does not want fans who support ICE to follow him or attend his events.
In a concise video, he stated, “If you follow ICE, don’t follow me, don’t come to my shows, don’t watch my movies.” He accompanied this declaration with the caption, “Abolish the ICE!”
Some followers on Instagram voiced their support for him, calling him a “good person,” while others encouraged viewers to watch “Romeo + Juliet.” However, not all feedback was positive. One comment pointedly remarked about the limited impact of his film career, suggesting a return to the ’90s wouldn’t change anything. Another user noted the seeming irrelevance of his influence.
Talk show host Joe “Pags” Pagliarulo criticized Leguizamo’s views, suggesting he may be misjudging his influence and that his statements might not hold up to scrutiny, implying that they could be scripted rather than authentic. Fox News has reached out to Leguizamo for additional comments on the matter.
Interestingly, he isn’t the first celebrity to tackle the contentious issue surrounding ICE. Recent events, including the tragic deaths of anti-ICE activists Renee Good and Alex Preti in Minneapolis, have prompted various celebrities to speak out against ICE policies. Natalie Portman, for example, recently described the current approach of the federal government under the Trump administration as representing “the worst of humanity” during an interview at Sundance.
Glenn Close also expressed her outrage regarding ICE’s actions in a video post, emphasizing the brutality and hypocrisy prevalent in the current political climate. Meanwhile, Dean Cain, who has publicly supported ICE, often shares content promoting law enforcement on his platforms.
In discussions about the climate of fear in the country, Ethan Hawke noted, “This is not America,” to which Cain humorously replied, “Be a conservative, my friend.”
