Shakira Highlights Immigrant Fear Amid U.S. ICE Raids, Protests

Shakira, who immigrated to the United States from Colombia at age 19, has spoken out about the painful realities and constant fear faced by immigrants under the Trump administration's intensified immigration policies and ICE raids. She described her early struggles learning English and expressed solidarity with the immigrant community, urging humane treatment despite changing immigration policies. The Latin American community, including prominent artists like Becky G and Maná, has voiced concern over the raids and their impact. Meanwhile, immigrant families such as Kelly Cruz's experience daily anxiety over deportation, compounded by the failure of New York State's "New York for All" legislation aimed at limiting local police cooperation with federal immigration authorities. The heightened tensions have led to protests and the deployment of National Guard troops in Los Angeles, with political leaders clashing over the legitimacy of these actions. Critics have also challenged Shakira's stance, accusing her of privilege due to her wealth and past tax issues, highlighting the polarized views surrounding immigration debates in the U.S.