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Golden Globes Showcase ‘Be Good’ Pins as Stars Protest ICE After Renee Good’s Killing

Organizers say the visibility drive will continue through awards season.

Overview

  • Mark Ruffalo wore a ‘Be Good’ pin and used red-carpet interviews to denounce ICE and sharply criticize President Donald Trump.
  • Celebrities including Wanda Sykes, Jean Smart, Ariana Grande and Natasha Lyonne joined the action, with Smart referencing the moment from the stage.
  • The campaign, coordinated by groups such as the ACLU, Maremoto, Working Families Power, MoveOn and the National Domestic Workers Alliance, distributed ‘Be Good’ and ‘ICE OUT’ pins before the ceremony.
  • Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old U.S. citizen, was fatally shot on Jan. 7 during an ICE operation in Minneapolis, and the FBI is investigating as reports identify the agent as Jonathan Ross.
  • DHS Secretary Kristi Noem has defended the officer’s actions as consistent with training, while organizers say the effort will continue through the awards season and also honors Keith Porter.