Actress Jenna Ortega used her Instagram story to share emotional reflections on ongoing immigration raids in Los Angeles and violence in the Middle East.
“The world is crying all over,” the “Wednesday” star wrote, mourning the toll of forced separations and armed conflict on innocent civilians.
Message of Solidarity and Urgency
Ortega called on her followers to stay informed and engaged.
“Never stop paying attention,” she urged. “Human freedoms spanning across seas are being violated with such violence.”
She encouraged people to listen, love, get angry, and educate themselves—warning that ignoring these issues is “a privilege under abuse.”
ICE Raids and Riots in L.A.
Her post referenced the ongoing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in Los Angeles, which sparked protests and later violent riots damaging local businesses. Ortega expressed deep concern for those being “torn away from their everyday lives and love.”
Broader Global Concerns
The actress also pointed to escalating violence in the Middle East, including Israeli airstrikes on Iran and the Israel-Gaza war. These issues have created ripple effects in Hollywood, as seen when Ortega’s “Scream” co-star Melissa Barrera was dropped from a sequel after speaking out on Palestine.
Support from Olivia Rodrigo
Singer Olivia Rodrigo echoed Ortega’s sentiments in her own Instagram story.
“I’ve lived in LA my whole life and I’m deeply upset about these violent deportations,” Rodrigo wrote. “LA simply wouldn’t exist without immigrants.” She affirmed her support for immigrants’ rights and the freedom to protest.
Nationwide ‘No Kings’ Protests
Ortega’s post came as “No Kings” rallies were held across the country to protest President Donald Trump’s immigration policies. Fox News reported on the unrest but did not receive immediate comment from Ortega’s representatives.
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