US Edition'No One Is Illegal on Stolen Land': How the Grammys Turned Into a Giant Trump Roast and ICE Protest
Performers at the 68th Grammys condemned Immigration and Customs Enforcement policies, with many wearing protest pins and speaking out amid rising public backlash, organizers said.
- During the Grammys red carpet and live telecast, the 68th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Feb. 1, 2026 became a platform for protests against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, as activists circulated pins and pressed celebrities all week.
- Public backlash grew after a Border Patrol officer shot nurse Alex Pretti, federal agents detained 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos, and journalist Don Lemon was arrested at Sunday’s ceremony.
- Onstage, performers demonstrated by Bad Bunny saying `Before I say thanks to God, I'm gonna say: ICE out`, while winners and presenters cursed ICE and wore protest pins and apparel.
- The prevalence of protest pins signaled broader awards-season coordination, with organizers noting stronger showing than last month's Golden Globes and similar `ICE OUT` pins at Sundance, actor Natalie Portman responded emotionally.
- Organizers warned entertainers may face personal dangers, citing threats of ICE presence at Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show, while industry pressures from record companies, managers and corporate partners complicate visible protests, Maremoto's founder said.
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