- Popular singer Selena Gomez responds to a call for her deportation following her emotional remarks on the recent ICE raids in the U.S.
- More than 1,100 illegal immigrants were detained during nationwide ICE raids on January 28, 2025.
- Selena Gomez, who has Mexican heritage, expressed her sympathy for those affected by the raids, especially the children.
- Sam Parker criticized Gomez’s comments, demanding her deportation due to her Mexican background and support for immigrant families.
Famous singer and actress Selena Gomez, has spoken out in response to a call for her deportation after she shared an emotional message about the recent ICE raids in the United States.
The controversy began when the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted nationwide raids on January 28, 2025, apprehending over 1,100 illegal immigrants.
The raids, which were part of an ongoing effort to enforce immigration laws, sparked outrage and concern across the country.
In an emotional Instagram video that has since been deleted, Selena Gomez, who has Mexican heritage, expressed her sympathy for those affected by the raids, particularly the children.
“I’m so sorry. All my people are getting attacked. The children, I don’t understand. I wish I could do something. I will try everything, I promise,” she said, visibly upset.
Her comments quickly garnered attention, both supportive and critical.
One of the harshest reactions came from Sam Parker, a former U.S. Senate candidate, who criticized Selena Gomez for her stance and called for her deportation.
“Deport Selena Gomez. She picked illegals over America because she’s the 3rd gen descendant of Mexican illegals who received citizenship in the ’87 Amnesty,” Parker wrote.
“She has entitlement attitude toward America, like her illegal parents. Maybe Selena should be deported, too?”
In response, the Grammy-winning artist posted on her Instagram story, addressing Parker’s comments with sarcasm.
“Oh Mr. Parker, Mr. Parker. Thanks for the laugh and the threat,” she wrote, seemingly unbothered by the controversial remarks.