Kim Kardashian’s criticism of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations has sparked intense debate amid ongoing immigration enforcement actions in Los Angeles. Her comments come as Los Angeles experiences significant anti-ICE protests following raids that resulted in hundreds of arrests of individuals with illegal status. How does Kardashian’s opinion differ from other celebrities?
Kardashian’s Stand Against ICE Operations
Kim Kardashian has publicly condemned ICE operations in Los Angeles, characterizing them as “inhumane” in a recent Instagram post. She specifically criticized family separations and emphasized the importance of immigrants in the Los Angeles community, calling on her followers to speak up against what she perceives as injustice.
The celebrity’s comments come amid violent anti-ICE riots in Los Angeles, where ICE raids have resulted in hundreds of arrests of individuals with illegal status. Many of those detained reportedly have criminal histories, according to Department of Homeland Security officials.
.@KimKardashian, which one of these convicted child molesters, murderers, drug traffickers and rapists would you like to stay in the county?
These are just a few of the convicted illegal criminals who have been picked up in the last 72 hours. https://t.co/bauJUKbulk pic.twitter.com/VAtpNwHmeD
— Tricia McLaughlin (@TriciaOhio) June 11, 2025
Government Response and Enforcement Actions
The Trump administration has ordered National Guard and Marine units to restore order in Los Angeles as protests against immigration enforcement continue. A White House spokesperson has firmly defended the administration’s immigration policies, dismissing Kardashian’s comments and emphasizing the legal mandate to enforce immigration laws.
DHS officials have responded directly to Kardashian’s criticism, with one spokesperson challenging which criminals she believes should remain in the country. The confrontational response highlights the administration’s position that immigration enforcement is a matter of national security and the rule of law rather than a humanitarian concern.
BREAKING: Kim Kardashian opposes the ICE raids.
Nobody cares, keep deporting. pic.twitter.com/fcE5N20m52
— Ian Jaeger (@IanJaeger29) June 11, 2025
Kardashian’s Political Evolution and Advocacy
Kardashian’s current stance on immigration represents an interesting evolution in her political advocacy, considering her previous work with President Trump on criminal justice reform. She successfully lobbied Trump to pardon Alice Marie Johnson, a nonviolent drug offender who had served over two decades in prison, demonstrating her ability to leverage celebrity influence for policy change.
Kardashian has met with Kamala Harris at the White House during Biden’s presidency to discuss criminal justice reform initiatives. She has expressed support for changes to make prison reentry easier for former inmates, showing a consistent interest in justice-related issues despite the changing political landscape.
The celebrity previously endorsed Hillary Clinton in the 2016 election and has now shared content critical of Trump and ICE policies at the BET Awards. Her advocacy demonstrates how public figures can influence political discourse, particularly on emotionally charged issues like immigration enforcement and human rights.
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- Kim Kardashian says immigrants in LA suffering ‘fear and injustice’ thanks to Trump immigration plan