At the Golden Globes ceremony on Sunday, January 11, 2026, several celebrities wore pins featuring slogans such as “BE GOOD” and “ICE OUT.” These pins were described as a tribute to Renee Good, who was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Minneapolis the preceding week. The initiative is part of a broader campaign by advocacy groups to bring attention to social issues and recent incidents involving ICE and Border Patrol.
Celebrity Participation
Notable individuals observed wearing the pins included Mark Ruffalo, Wanda Sykes, Natasha Lyonne, Jean Smart, and Ariana Grande. Jean Smart wore her pin while accepting an award for best performance by a female actor in a musical or comedy series.
Origins and Objectives of the Campaign
The initiative for the pins originated from Nelini Stamp of Working Families Power and Jess Morales Rocketto, executive director of Maremoto, a Latino advocacy group. Their stated objective was to utilize high-profile cultural events to bring social issues to public attention. This effort drew parallels to past celebrity activism, such as Sacheen Littlefeather's protest at the 1973 Oscars. This marked Morales Rocketto's third year of activism at the Golden Globes, having previously campaigned against the Trump administration's family separation policies. Organizers distributed the pins at events leading up to and during the Golden Globes.
Related Incidents and Investigations
Renee Good's death sparked protests nationwide, advocating for accountability. Protests also addressed an incident in Portland where Border Patrol agents injured two individuals. Demonstrations related to these events have sometimes resulted in confrontations with law enforcement, particularly in Minneapolis, where ICE is reportedly conducting its largest enforcement operation to date.
An FBI investigation into Good’s death is underway. The Trump administration has maintained that the ICE officer acted in self-defense, asserting that Good posed a threat with her vehicle. Members of Congress have pledged action in response to the killings.
One week prior to Good's death, an off-duty ICE officer fatally shot 43-year-old Keith Porter in Los Angeles, an event that also prompted protests, with some calling for the officer's arrest. Organizers have stated their intent to continue the campaign throughout the awards season to maintain public awareness of these incidents and individuals killed by ICE agents.