Bad Bunny, Others Condemn ICE Raids in Puerto Rico

Bad Bunny has condemned U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after sharing a video of agents detaining individuals, many believed to be Dominican immigrants, during a raid in Carolina, Puerto Rico. Since President Trump's return to office, ICE raids have surged on the island, with nearly 500 arrests—about 75% of them Dominican nationals—prompting accusations of racial profiling and sparking fear in immigrant communities. Widespread protests in major U.S. cities have led the Trump administration to deploy National Guard troops, a move criticized by local officials and civil rights groups. Puerto Rico's Republican governor has declined to intervene in the federal operations despite growing concerns. Bad Bunny and other celebrities, including Shakira, Kim Kardashian, and Olivia Rodrigo, have publicly opposed the crackdown. Legal experts point out that some immigrants arrested in Puerto Rico are transferred to the U.S. mainland for processing, complicating their access to legal counsel.