Overview
- Accepting Song of the Year on Feb. 1, Billie Eilish wore an “ICE OUT” pin and said “no one is illegal on stolen land,” ending with an expletive against ICE.
- Republicans including Sen. Mike Lee and Gov. Ron DeSantis urged her to relinquish property if she stands by the remark, with Elon Musk agreeing in a reply on X.
- A Tongva spokesperson confirmed her property stands on Gabrieleno/Tongva ancestral territory and noted the tribe worked with the Recording Academy on land acknowledgments.
- Australian activist Drew Pavlou launched a stunt to travel and attempt to camp at Eilish’s Malibu home; GoFundMe removed his fundraiser and he relaunched it on GiveSendGo.
- DHS assistant secretary Tricia McLaughlin dismissed the anti-ICE comments, saying officers were arresting offenders in Minnesota as celebrities denounced the agency, while right-leaning influencers such as Emily Austin amplified online criticism.