Selena Gomez responds to call for her deportation from US

Selena Gomez, a famous singer and actress, has responded to calls for her deportation after sharing an impassioned statement regarding recent ICE raids in the United States.

The dispute started on January 28, 2025, when U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested more than 1,100 illegal immigrants during nationwide operations.

Outrage and worry were raised nationwide by the raids, which were a part of a continuous attempt to enforce immigration laws.

Selena Gomez, who is of Mexican descent, showed her compassion for the people impacted by the raids, especially the children, in a tearful Instagram video that was later removed.

“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.