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Wednesday, Feb 04, 2026
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Billie Eilish’s ‘No One Is Illegal’ Line Draws Applause at Grammys Amid Immigration Debate
After winning Song of the Year at the two thousand twenty-six Grammy Awards, Billie Eilish criticised Immigration and Customs Enforcement and said “no one is illegal on stolen land,” prompting applause and renewed public argument over U.S. immigration enforcement.
Billie Eilish used one of the most prominent moments of the 2026 Grammy Awards to deliver a pointed message on immigration enforcement, telling the audience that “no one is illegal on stolen land” as she spoke against Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Eilish made the remarks while accepting the Song of the Year award for “Wildflower,” shifting from thanks to a direct political statement.
Footage and accounts from the ceremony describe the crowd responding with audible approval, including applause as she concluded her comments.
Her intervention came during a night when several performers and attendees highlighted immigration as a central theme, using the awards stage to amplify opposition to federal enforcement measures.
Eilish’s message aligned with a broader pattern of celebrity activism at the event, with symbolic gestures and on-stage appeals encouraging public demonstrations.
The remarks quickly spilled beyond the arena, energising supporters while also drawing sharp pushback from others who argued that immigration enforcement is a lawful government function and that celebrity messaging can flatten complex realities.
The exchange has become part of a wider, highly charged public debate over border policy, deportations, and the scope of federal agencies under the Trump administration.
Eilish made the remarks while accepting the Song of the Year award for “Wildflower,” shifting from thanks to a direct political statement.
Footage and accounts from the ceremony describe the crowd responding with audible approval, including applause as she concluded her comments.
Her intervention came during a night when several performers and attendees highlighted immigration as a central theme, using the awards stage to amplify opposition to federal enforcement measures.
Eilish’s message aligned with a broader pattern of celebrity activism at the event, with symbolic gestures and on-stage appeals encouraging public demonstrations.
The remarks quickly spilled beyond the arena, energising supporters while also drawing sharp pushback from others who argued that immigration enforcement is a lawful government function and that celebrity messaging can flatten complex realities.
The exchange has become part of a wider, highly charged public debate over border policy, deportations, and the scope of federal agencies under the Trump administration.
