Selena Gomez recently expressed her emotional response to the immigration enforcement sweeps initiated by the Trump administration, which led to over 1,100 arrests across the United States. The Mexican-American actress, known for her role in “Emilia Pérez,” took to her Instagram story to share her distress over the events, stating, “all my people are getting attacked” while visibly sobbing.
In the heartfelt video, Gomez conveyed her sorrow for the affected families, particularly children, and expressed a deep sense of helplessness: “I wish I could do something but I can’t. I don’t know what to do. I’ll try everything, I promise.” Accompanying the video, she shared a message of empathy, featuring a Mexican flag emoji with the caption “I’m sorry.”
Following the initial video, she shared another post asserting that it seems “it’s not ok to show empathy for people,” although both messages were subsequently deleted. As of now, Gomez has not commented further on her statements since their removal.
The immigration operation, which began on Sunday, resulted in significant enforcement actions in states such as California, Texas, Georgia, and Colorado, as well as in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. Multiple agencies, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Department of Justice, participated in these efforts, focusing on what they identified as threats to public safety and national security.
This situation sheds light on the emotional impact of immigration policies on individuals and communities, especially as public figures like Gomez use their platforms to advocate for empathy and understanding.
In this moment of uncertainty, Gomez’s openness to expressing her feelings represents a push towards compassion in discussions surrounding immigration. It is crucial to recognize the human side of these enforcement actions, highlighting the need for dialogue and support for vulnerable communities.