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Ellen DeGeneres Praises Minneapolis Amid Immigration Protests

1/20/2026

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Ellen DeGeneres addressed unrest in Minneapolis, calling it the 'happiest city in America' and praising peaceful protesters.
Protests surged after the Department of Homeland Security increased immigration enforcement following the January 7 shooting of Renee Good.
After U.S. President Donald Trump was re-elected, DeGeneres relocated to the United Kingdom.
Other celebrities, including Bruce Springsteen and Rosie O'Donnell, have criticized U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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Ellen DeGeneres addressed unrest in Minneapolis, calling it the 'happiest city in America' and praising peaceful protesters.
Protests surged after the Department of Homeland Security increased immigration enforcement following the January 7 shooting of Renee Good.
After U.S. President Donald Trump was re-elected, DeGeneres relocated to the United Kingdom.
Other celebrities, including Bruce Springsteen and Rosie O'Donnell, have criticized U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.