KATSEYE’s Lara reported to ICE by anti-fan amid US immigration raids; Eyekons react with anger

Lara Rajagopalan, an Indian-origin American and a member of HYBE’s Los Angeles-based lady group KATSEYE, was falsely reported to US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The report, allegedly filed by a Ok-pop fan, seems to be the results of rising tensions from ongoing fan wars on social media.

A netizen on X (previously Twitter) has come underneath fireplace after falsely reporting Lara as an undocumented immigrant. The declare surfaced throughout a interval of elevated immigration enforcement within the US, amplifying anger amongst followers and drawing sharp criticism throughout social media platforms.

Netizen studies Lara as an undocumented immigrant

ICE raids intensify underneath Donald Trump’s deportation push

The timing of the incident aligns with a sweeping immigration crackdown underneath the Donald Trump administration, which is being described as probably the most in depth in US historical past. The operation units a objective of three,000 each day arrests, concentrating efforts on Democratic-led cities like Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago.

The expanded scope of ICE exercise—reaching into personal properties, public areas, and even courthouses—has drawn sharp criticism for bypassing due course of and disproportionately concentrating on minorities, together with US residents and Indigenous communities.

Lara Raj’s authorized standing confirmed; followers defend her

As a verified US citizen, Lara was the topic of a baseless and doubtlessly dangerous accusation. The false report not solely misrepresented her authorized standing but in addition risked affecting her profession and private well-being.

Outraged by the act, followers rapidly responded, highlighting the seriousness of such misinformation. KATSEYE’s devoted fanbase, Eyekons, has since taken motion by reporting the account accountable and rallying in help of Lara.

‼️⚠️ PLEASE REPORT THIS ACCOUNT !! that they had despatched a tip kind to I/CE to get them to detain Larahttps://t.co/ZNY1tQ3k4u

please assist us Eyekons and no matter fandom may help us to get them taken down. pic.twitter.com/Nvau3H2Q9B

— sofia ♡ loves lara 🥪 is gnarly (@lara1stfan) June 15, 2025

ILLIT fan allegedly behind the report

The incident has brought on tensions between KATSEYE and ILLIT fandom. The consumer who filed the false ICE report was seen utilizing a profile picture of ILLIT’s Wonhee, main to hypothesis that the transfer was tied to fan rivalry.

While it stays unclear whether or not the person is genuinely linked to the ILLIT fandom, many see the act as a harmful instance of how far fan conflicts can escalate within the digital house.

are you aware how fucking sinister and mentally deranged you want to be to do one thing like that to lara

— ‏ً (@soojindilf) June 15, 2025

That’s why fanwars are so bizarre to me. Some of y’all are deranged and take ts too critically… https://t.co/lO78QjeHJk

— m♡ (@sunshinensn_) June 16, 2025

BTW THE ACCOUNT IS GONE WE DID OUR JUSTICE!! pic.twitter.com/JvR7AX3ge2

— sofia ♡ loves lara 🥪 is gnarly (@lara1stfan) June 16, 2025

I believe it’s bizarre as fuck some tried reported lara from katseye to fucking ICE????? Like what the fuck is unsuitable with you? Like genuinely. pic.twitter.com/kCRAUX8K69

— l💜 (@bangtanhottie_) June 15, 2025

Fans demand motion from HYBE

In the wake of the incident, followers are demanding that HYBE take swift and decisive motion to shield Lara and different artists from dangerous false reporting and on-line harassment. Many consider that involving federal companies in such malicious acts is a critical offense that warrants accountability.

The controversy has additionally reignited broader conversations in regards to the security of idols, the function of fandoms in fostering a wholesome atmosphere, and the duty of leisure corporations to intervene and stop additional hurt.

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