Hollywood stars rally against Trump's immigrant policy
Los Angeles, June 20 : Hollywood celebrities like Natalie Portman, Mindy Kaling and John Legend have spoken out against the controversial illegal immigration policy by US President Donald Trump's administration.
Trump and his administration have come under heavy criticism of late for adopting a zero-tolerance approach to people illegally crossing over the American border from Mexico, with officials currently separating parents from their children as they are taken into custody.
Portman is spearheading a new campaign calling on US lawmakers to stop tearing families apart as authorities crack down on illegal immigration, reports aceshowbiz.com.
She has now joined forces with activists at the National Domestic Workers Alliance to slam the "brutal new policy" via a MoveOn.org petition, which will be delivered to Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen, and members of the US Congress.
"This shockingly cruel, traumatic, and inhumane practice has no place in our country. It must be stopped immediately, and without holding these children hostage to pass other anti-immigrant policies We must speak loudly enough, and in large enough numbers, that the media stays focused on this story," Portman said in a statement.
The actress said she has "joined the National Domestic Workers Alliance to launch this petition. Please sign it and stay tuned for more ways to help these families".
Over 250,000 people had added their names to the campaign as WENN went to press.
Mindy, who has Indian roots, tweeted: "As a mother and a daughter of immigrants, I am heartbroken about children being separated from their families at America's borders."
Celebrities like Bette Midler, singer John Legend and his model wife Chrissy Teigen, filmmaker Ron Howard, actresses Evan Rachel Wood and Alyssa Milano, and country legend Willie Nelson are among the other celebrities to blast the Trump administration in recent days.
Hollywood veteran Kevin Costner expressed his disgust during an appearance on talk show "The View" on June 19.
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Manipur CM pledges action against poppy growers
Imphal, Nov 24: Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Sunday said action will be taken against poppy planters and their accomplices following an ultimatum by a Naga village authority.
Singh's assurance came after a police team, led by an additional SP, and village volunteers were allegedly targeted by armed planters when they attempted to destroy poppy cultivation in Kangpokpi district recently.
In a post on X, Singh said, "I appreciate the Makhan Village Authority for taking a strong stand against poppy cultivation in their villages. Let me assure you that central security forces and state police are always on standby, ready to take necessary action against poppy cultivation and its accomplices."
He also urged everyone to "come forward and join this movement to eliminate drugs from Manipur."
On Saturday, the Makhan Village Authority issued an ultimatum to the Manipur government, demanding action within four days against poppy planters in Kangpokpi district.
In a statement, the village authority said on November 20, volunteers and a police team were confronted by armed men while attempting to destroy poppy cultivation in the hill areas of the district.
"Wielding guns and weapons, the poppy planters attacked the volunteers and the police team and damaged the equipment brought to cut poppy plants, thereby incapacitating the mission," the statement added.
The village authority also criticised the police team, accusing them of "literally running away from the poppy planters," calling the act "a complete mockery of their arms and uniform."
Meanwhile, police said "they are investigating the incident and will provide information when the report is clear.
I appreciate the Makhan (Makhen) Village Authority for taking a strong stand against poppy cultivation in their villages. Let me assure you, agencies such as the NCB, NAB, central security forces and state police are always on standby, ready to take all necessary actions against… https://t.co/pehGaWFssp
— N. Biren Singh (@NBirenSingh) November 23, 2024
