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Selena Gomez, who sobbed over ICE raids, spars with critic over family’s immigration story

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Over the weekend, Selena Gomez became emotional when the Trump administration expedited measures for the president’s pledge to carry out mass deportations. This public display of emotion was met with disapproval by some people.

Actress “Emilia Pérez,” known for her roles in “The Only Murders in the Building” and who has Mexican ancestry through her father, shared a tearful video on Instagram (later removed) expressing her emotions over the recent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations targeting individuals who unlawfully entered the country and are considered criminals.

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The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filed a lawsuit to halt the Trump administration’s policy, which permits the swift removal of certain immigrants upon arrival. This policy could potentially set a precedent for widespread expulsions in the future.

32-year-old Gomez expressed deep sorrow, stating that their entire community is being targeted, including children, which she finds incomprehensible. She wishes she could help but is powerless to do so. She vows to try every possible solution and concluded by sharing a Mexican flag emoji and the words “I’m sorry” in her emotional video message.

After encountering a blend of criticisms, the multi-talented individual removed the video. Later, she expressed on her Instagram story, “It seems expressing empathy isn’t always acceptable.

A vocal supporter of immigration rights seemed to react to President Trump’s recent action of rescinding rules that had previously limited ICE from operating at places like schools, churches, or hospitals. This move has sparked worry among many migrants and advocates, as they are concerned about children being emotionally affected by witnessing their parents being arrested at school drop-off points or avoiding medical care due to the fear of arrest, as reported by the Associated Press.

In the year 2019, Gomez released a Netflix documentary series named “Living Undocumented,” which focused on the ongoing immigration issue. This production included her family’s personal experiences. Moreover, she penned an emotional opinion piece about it in Time magazine the same year, entitled “I Fear for My Country.

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Superstar actress, record producer, and singer Selena Gomez is set to launch her first Spanish album titled ‘Revelación’ on the 12th of March.

Every day, the topic of undocumented immigration resonates deeply with me, and I’m constantly reminded of the fortunate circumstances that allowed me to be born in this country due to my family and sheer luck. In the 1970s, her aunt made the journey from Mexico to the U.S. hidden in a truck, followed by Gomez’s grandparents. Her father was born shortly after in Texas. The actress-singer, whose mother is of Italian descent, shared that it took them 17 years to become citizens. In her essay, she attributed her U.S. citizenship to the “courage and selflessness” shown by her family.

However, following her video post during the weekend, the co-founder of Rare Beauty faced harsh criticism on social media platforms. This included Sam Parker, a former Republican candidate for Utah’s U.S. Senate seat in 2018, who repeatedly suggested that the “Wolves” singer should be deported.

In a post on X, Parker stated that “Selena Gomez allegedly chose illegals over America because she is a third-generation descendant of Mexican immigrants who were granted citizenship in 1987 through amnesty.” He further suggested that Selena exhibits an entitled attitude toward the country, similar to her grandparents who were once illegal immigrants. Parker then questioned if Selena herself should be deported as well.

Supporters of Gomez swiftly came to her defense and launched attacks towards Parker. This led Parker to post on Instagram on Monday, stating that “I didn’t plan on ‘engaging in a fight with a swarm of Selena Gomez fans’ today.

“But here we are. I’m drinking their tears, now. #DeportSelenaGomez,” Parker wrote.

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Emilia Pérez believed her work was breaking new ground within a transgressive filmmaking tradition. However, it ultimately resembled any typical narco movie. Regrettably, the director succumbed to one of the most common stereotypes.

A representative for Gomez did not immediately respond Tuesday to The Times’ request for comment.

On Monday, Flavor Flav expressed his backing for Selena Gomez via a tweet, saying: “I’m with Team Selena Gomez once more. This lady consistently shows courage by sharing her experiences openly, yet she often faces harsh criticism from others.

On a late Monday, Gomez countered the ongoing exchange by posting on social media: “Ah, Mr. Parker, Mr. Parker! You’ve given me quite the chuckle and a hint of menace.

After that, Parker posted “Selena Gomez has replied to me” along with a laugh emoji. Later, Parker leveraged his newfound fame to advocate for American patriotism and support the ‘America First’ policy of President Trump.

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Latinos have moved beyond being a potential political force. We are now a powerful influence. The direction we choose in politics will shape the future of our nation.

Awakened this morning to find Selena Gomez’s news dominating headlines across all media outlets and social media platforms globally. That’s great. By the way, let me clarify: America is not intended to function as a global welfare system for jobs or education. Instead, focus on developing your own nations,” he posted on Twitter yesterday.

Regarding queries about Gomez’s video, Trump’s border chief, Tom Homan, stated on Monday that the administration expresses “no regrets” over the ICE raids, focusing solely on apprehending illegal immigrants who have a criminal background.

If they’re not in favor, they should take it to Congress to amend the law. We’re proceeding with this operation without any qualms, making our community safer. This is beneficial for our nation as a whole, and we won’t stop. No regrets. We’re pressing on.

Under the latest administration’s rule called “expedited removal,” immigration officers can quickly expel individuals who unlawfully entered the country without a court hearing, regardless of whether they have resided in the U.S. for as long as two years or are located far from the border. This policy, as suggested by The New York Times, could potentially lead to widespread deportations.

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2025-01-28 22:33

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