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Bill Maher Clashes with Celebrities Over Anti-ICE Pins

1/13/2026

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Bill Maher faced backlash for criticizing Wanda Sykes and Mark Ruffalo over anti-ICE pins at the Globes.
The pins honored Renee Good, the woman killed by an ICE agent.
Wanda Sykes mocked Maher during the ceremony, underscoring the tension.
Donald Trump Jr. called the celebrities "clowns" and accused them of selective outrage on immigration.
The pin campaign sought to spark debate on immigration enforcement and police accountability at the Globes.

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Story summary

Bill Maher faced backlash for criticizing Wanda Sykes and Mark Ruffalo over anti-ICE pins at the Globes.
The pins honored Renee Good, the woman killed by an ICE agent.
Wanda Sykes mocked Maher during the ceremony, underscoring the tension.
Donald Trump Jr. called the celebrities "clowns" and accused them of selective outrage on immigration.
The pin campaign sought to spark debate on immigration enforcement and police accountability at the Globes.