After winning a Grammy, Billie Eilish used her speech to speak against U.S. immigration enforcement. She said that “no one is illegal on stolen land” and criticized ICE. Her comments quickly drew both support and criticism.
Soon after, public attention turned to where Eilish lives. Her Los Angeles home is built on ancestral land of the Tongva Tribe, the original Indigenous people of the Los Angeles area.
The Tongva confirmed that the land is part of their historic territory. They said Eilish had not contacted them directly about her property. Still, the tribe said they appreciated her message and welcomed public figures who help bring attention to Indigenous history.
The discussion became part of a wider conversation at the Grammys, where several other celebrities also spoke out against ICE. The event highlighted growing national tension around immigration policy.
The Tongva said public awareness matters. They hope future conversations will clearly name their tribe and remind people that Los Angeles stands on Tongva ancestral land.
