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Billie Eilish calls ICE a "terrorist group" after Minneapolis shooting.
Summary
Billie Eilish posted Instagram Stories calling ICE a "terrorist group" and urged its abolition after the January 7 Minneapolis shooting that killed Renee Nicole Good; federal officials have described Good as a "domestic terrorist."
Content
Billie Eilish posted Instagram Stories late Friday labeling Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) a "terrorist group" and calling for the agency's abolition. The posts reached a large social media audience and referenced recent reported deaths in custody. Her statements come amid ongoing protests in Minneapolis following a January 7 shooting that killed Renee Nicole Good. Federal and local officials have offered conflicting accounts of the incident.
Key points:
- Billie Eilish posted Instagram Stories calling ICE a "terrorist group" and cited recent custody deaths while urging abolition.
- The January 7 Minneapolis shooting resulted in the death of Renee Nicole Good; the Department of Homeland Security described her as a "domestic terrorist" who allegedly threatened agents.
- Local figures and some bystanders have questioned the federal account, and protests in Minneapolis are ongoing.
- The article does not identify any upcoming legal or procedural steps; Undetermined at this time.
Summary:
Billie Eilish's posts have added a high-profile voice to a wider public and celebrity response to the Minneapolis shooting and the debate over ICE. Undetermined at this time.
