Actress and comedian Chelsea Handler posted a video that has resurfaced on social media where she denounces Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for doing their duty to catch illegal aliens in the United States, along with calling for a boycott of corporations that allow ICE to conduct surveillance and apprehension operations, specifically Home Depot.
Handler took to Instagram where she urged her followers to stop shopping at Home Depot because of the company’s alleged use of surveillance technology that she claims can then be shared with federal authorities to help them capture illegal aliens, many of whom have a history of violent crime. “If you’re as disgusted as I am by these ICE raids, then we need to start boycotting the companies that are enabling or profiting off these ICE raids.”
She then said that she’s starting off her activism by picking on the home improvement retailer for using a system called Flock, which she said can track license plates and customer movements after they enter the store’s parking lot. “They can share that with whomever they want. They can share that with the police,” Handler continued in the video.
“They can share that with ICE. They can share that with Kanye West if they want to,” she added, according to a report from AOL. “I’m against that. I’m against being surveilled and I’m against Home Depot being an unsafe place for its workers and for its shoppers.” Handler then said, “So I am breaking up with Home Depot. I hope you will join me.”
She then attempted to crack a joke, saying, “Hopefully they will grow a pair and denounce ICE and denounce surveilling Americans — and like many of my ex-lovers, they will reappear down the line in my life and I will welcome them with open… AI.” In the caption that accompanied the post, Handler wrote, “Home Depot cannot claim to serve our communities while allowing federal agents to terrorize people on their property.”
As of this writing, Home Depot has not issued a response to Handler’s claims or boycott. Ken Langone, the co-founder of the company, is an ardent supporter of President Donald Trump, saying in July 2025 that he had “never been more excited about the future of America” than he is now that Trump is in charge. “I am sold on Trump,” Langone said.
“I think he’s got a good shot at going down in history as one of our best presidents ever … What I’m seeing happening is absolutely nothing short of a great thing. People are walking with more bounce in their [step] — it’s all around … When you made a mistake, admit it,” he continued. “Initially, my concern was I don’t like tariffs; I like free trade. However, I think — damn it, give Trump credit. His instincts are good. Some of these things need to be fixed.”
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According to a report from Reuters, Home Depot locations have become a hotbed for ICE operations and arrests, especially since Homeland Security Adviser Stephen Miller stated that the agency should target the home improvement stores because migrant day laborers are known to gather there. Investors have begun to question how Trump’s immigration policies are impacting the company’s operations and reputation.
Chelsea Handler demands boycott of Home Depot over ICE raids.
“I’m against The Home Depot being an unsafe place for its workers and for its shoppers.” pic.twitter.com/UvWJfMWMjR
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