Swedish pop star Zara Larsson condemned ICE on Jan. 10, 2026, over her boyfriend’s entry denial due to a past marijuana offense, calling for immigration reform.

Swedish pop star Zara Larsson sparked debate on January 10, 2026, after criticizing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Instagram, citing her boyfriend’s inability to enter the country due to a past nonviolent marijuana offense. She expressed strong support for immigrants, LGBTQ+ individuals, and social welfare, calling ICE “f***ing hate” and comparing its actions to those of violent criminals. Larsson highlighted the disproportionate impact of punitive drug laws on Black and Brown communities and emphasized the human cost of immigration enforcement, particularly following the recent shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minnesota. Her comments come ahead of the North American leg of her "Midnight Sun" tour.