Billie Eilish's Brother Finneas Claims He Was Teargassed And Attacked By The National Guard

Oscar-winning musician and producer Finneas, known for his work with sister Billie Eilish, revealed he was tear-gassed during a peaceful protest in downtown Los Angeles over the weekend.

The protest was part of a wave of civil unrest sparked by ICE immigration raids ordered by President Donald Trump, which have escalated into violent clashes across the city.

The 27-year-old artist, born Finneas Baird O'Connell, took to Instagram Stories on Sunday to share his experience, saying he was targeted almost immediately after arriving at the protest.

"Tear-gassed almost immediately at the very peaceful protest downtown. They're inciting this," he wrote, blaming the National Guard for escalating tensions rather than de-escalating them.

Earlier in the day, Finneas made his stance on the immigration enforcement efforts clear, posting a blunt message: "F-ck ICE."

Los Angeles has been at the center of growing unrest since Friday, when federal immigration raids resulted in the arrest of dozens of individuals identified by authorities as undocumented immigrants and gang members.

The raids prompted large-scale demonstrations across the city, with protesters voicing opposition to ICE's tactics and President Trump's handling of immigration policy.

By Sunday morning, National Guard troops had begun deploying in downtown LA, particularly near City Hall, in anticipation of further demonstrations. Photographs from the Department of Defense showed members of the 79th Infantry Brigade Combat Team stationed with long guns and armored vehicles.

While the deployment was limited to select areas, the LA protests have already spread beyond downtown. Demonstrations erupted Saturday in Paramount and neighboring Compton, adding to the growing unrest.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a stark warning on Saturday, saying that "active duty Marines" were on "high alert" as the situation escalated.

Finneas's account of being tear-gassed during what he described as a peaceful protest adds to growing criticism of how law enforcement and military personnel are responding to public demonstrations. His comments also highlight the deepening divide between the entertainment community and the federal government amid the ongoing immigration crisis.

He joins a long list of celebrities who have spoken out, including Eva Longoria, who amplified criticism of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth by reposting a tweet from California Governor Gavin Newsom, who condemned Hegseth's warning about deploying active-duty Marines in response to protests against President Trump's immigration policy.

Hegseth, in a post shared on X, stated, "If violence continues, active-duty Marines at Camp Pendleton will also be mobilized. They are on high alert."

Newsom responded by calling the statement "deranged behavior," while Longoria described it as "Un-American."

The "Desperate Housewives" actress, known for her longstanding advocacy on social justice issues, also reshared a video of singer Gloria Estefan speaking on the matter, along with a heartbreaking clip of a woman being separated from her child during one of the raids.

Fashion designer Jeremy Scott also addressed the escalating protests on June 8 via his Instagram Stories, criticizing former President Trump's decision to deploy the National Guard without backing from local or state leaders.

According to Scott, the move appeared to be an attempt to divert attention from Trump's ongoing public feud with Elon Musk.

Plus, singer and "Mean Girls" actress Reneé Rapp didn't hold back on her Instagram Stories, where she blasted ICE, the Trump administration, and anyone she believes played a role in the unfolding crisis. Rapp called the federal government's response a "disgrace" and condemned those she sees as complicit in allowing it to happen.

Former "Catfish" co-host Kamie Crawford took to Instagram Stories to share an emotional message about the current immigration crisis and LA protests, acknowledging that she's felt "sad, exhausted, and ashamed" for not being more politically outspoken in recent months. Still, Crawford made her position clear, writing, "Immigrants are worth fighting for."

In her heartfelt posts, she urged followers to recognize the humanity at the center of the issue. "Even if you're someone who just wants immigration reform and better checks & balances, I think we can objectively see what's going on & agree that this is not the way. This is inhumane & it's harm," she wrote.

"These are our friends, our neighbors, our families, our teachers, our TAXPAYERS. These are people. This isn't right."

As the unrest continues to unfold, many in Hollywood are expected to join in vocal opposition to the raids, and Finneas is already proving he won't stay silent.