ICE Killings Spark Outrage, Mark Ruffalo Calls Trump “The Worst Human Being”
He’s telling the world that international law doesn’t matter to him. The only thing that matters to him is his own morality — but the guy is a convicted felon; a convicted rapist.”
United States | PUREWILAYAH.COM — Anger and condemnation erupted on the red carpet of the Golden Globe Awards as Hollywood figures openly denounced President Donald Trump and US immigration authorities following the fatal shootings of American civilians by ICE agents.
Actors and comedians, including Mark Ruffalo and Wanda Sykes, used the global spotlight to protest what they described as a rogue federal government operating with impunity, lawlessness, and brutality against its own population.
Red Carpet Protest Against ICE Killings
At the Golden Globe Awards on January 11 in Los Angeles, several celebrities arrived wearing black-and-white pins reading “BE GOOD” and “ICE OUT.” The protest was a direct response to the killing of Renee Nicole Good, who was shot dead by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer Jonathan Ross in Minneapolis on January 7.
Another victim, Keith Porter, was a Los Angeles resident who was fatally shot by an off-duty ICE agent on New Year’s Eve.
The killings triggered nationwide outrage and intensified scrutiny of ICE’s increasingly aggressive enforcement tactics.
Mark Ruffalo: “Trump Is the Worst Human Being”
Speaking to USA TODAY on the red carpet, Mark Ruffalo explicitly condemned President Trump and the broader US political system that shields federal agents from accountability.
“This is for Renee Nicole Good, who was murdered,” Ruffalo said, before launching a blistering attack on Trump.
“We’re in the middle of a war with Venezuela that we illegally invaded. He’s telling the world that international law doesn’t matter to him. The only thing that matters to him is his own morality — but the guy is a convicted felon; a convicted rapist.”
Ruffalo went further, describing Trump as morally unfit to lead:
“He’s a pedophile. He’s the worst human being. If we’re relying on this guy’s morality for the most powerful country in the world, then we’re all in a lot of trouble.”
He concluded by describing widespread fear inside the United States itself:
“This is for the people in the United States who are terrorized and scared today. I know I’m one of them. What’s happening here is not America.”
Wanda Sykes: “Shut This Rogue Government Down”
Comedian Wanda Sykes echoed the sentiment in an interview with Variety, calling for direct resistance against the federal government.
“We need to speak up and shut this rogue government down,” Sykes said.
“It’s awful what they are doing to people.”
Nationwide Protests as ACLU Launches ‘ICE Out For Good’
The red-carpet protest followed more than 1,000 demonstrations across the United States as part of the ICE Out For Good campaign organized by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU).
In a statement, the ACLU said:
“Peaceful protests and vigils kicked off the ICE Out For Good Weekend of Action to honor the lives lost at the hands of ICE, demand accountability, and make visible the human cost of this administration’s actions.”
The movement calls on Americans to reject state terror and mass intimidation carried out in the name of immigration enforcement.
Wave of Protests Erupts Over Federal Violence
The killing of Renee Nicole Good has sparked widespread protests in Minneapolis, where local leaders openly rejected federal claims that the shooting was justified. Officials described Washington’s narrative as “propaganda” and “bullsh*t.”
The FBI has opened an investigation, while a state agency withdrew from the probe, citing political interference and restricted access to critical evidence.
Despite mounting criticism, the Trump administration has doubled down.
Washington Defends ICE, Dismisses Accountability
The Department of Homeland Security dismissed multiple lawsuits challenging ICE operations. DHS spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin labeled the legal actions “baseless,” insisting immigration enforcement is a federal prerogative.
Federal authorities have also justified the deployment of Border Patrol agents in Minnesota, framing it as a response to alleged social service fraud — a claim widely rejected by local officials and civil rights groups.
A Broader Pattern of Federal Repression
The incidents in Minnesota and Illinois are part of a broader pattern under Trump’s administration, marked by aggressive federal deployments, expanded use of force, and the erosion of civil protections.
Similar operations have been reported in Los Angeles, New Orleans, and Portland, overwhelmingly targeting Democratic jurisdictions. Critics argue these actions reflect a deliberate strategy to weaponize immigration enforcement, suppress dissent, and normalize state violence — mirroring Washington’s long record of repression abroad, from Latin America to West Asia.
As outrage grows, the message from the streets to Hollywood is increasingly clear: the machinery of US power is now turning inward. (PW)