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Martha Stewart, Katy Perry Advocate for Immigrant Rights

1/27/2026

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Martha Stewart, television personality, publicly addressed the U.S. immigration crisis after the shooting of Alex Pretti, an anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activist, expressed deep sadness about immigrants' treatment, and urged peaceful, rapid change, inspired by her granddaughter.
Katy Perry, pop singer, encouraged her followers to contact senators to block ICE funding.
Valerie Bertinelli, actress, honored her late ex-husband, Eddie Van Halen, highlighting his immigrant background and contributions to music.

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Story summary

Martha Stewart, television personality, publicly addressed the U.S. immigration crisis after the shooting of Alex Pretti, an anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activist, expressed deep sadness about immigrants' treatment, and urged peaceful, rapid change, inspired by her granddaughter.
Katy Perry, pop singer, encouraged her followers to contact senators to block ICE funding.
Valerie Bertinelli, actress, honored her late ex-husband, Eddie Van Halen, highlighting his immigrant background and contributions to music.