When you think of Wonder Woman, you probably picture Lynda Carter—lasso of truth in hand, standing tall for justice.

But this week, the 73-year-old icon traded her superhero costume for a megaphone, using her platform to speak out on one of the most heated issues facing America today: immigration and the recent ICE raids in Los Angeles.

A Hero’s Roots: Lynda Carter’s Family Story
Lynda Carter isn’t just a symbol of strength on screen—her real-life story is just as compelling.

Taking to Blue Sky, Carter reminded her fans, “I AM LATINA AND PROUD.” She shared that her grandmother was an undocumented immigrant from Mexico, entering the United States as a baby.

Her mother, she wrote, was “a fierce, gorgeous Latina woman of Mexican and Spanish descent.” For Carter, the immigration debate isn’t just political—it’s personal.

She went on to say, “I am the product of immigration.” In a follow-up post, she declared, “Immigrants built this country. Apart from people indigenous to the US, we are ALL immigrants. This madness must stop.”

Wonder Woman star Lynda Carter spoke out on social media, sharing her pride in her Latina heritage and her grandmother’s undocumented immigration from Mexico, while condemning recent ICE raids and deportations in Los Angeles as “madness”. Image source: TODAY / Youtube.

Her words struck a chord with many, especially as the nation watched Los Angeles erupt in protests and riots following a series of controversial ICE raids.

According to reports, ICE agents swept through the city, detaining people at their workplaces—some of whom, Carter pointed out, were American citizens.

A City in Turmoil: What’s Happening in LA?
The situation in Los Angeles has been tense. What began as peaceful protests against the ICE raids quickly escalated. Downtown businesses were looted, a major freeway was blocked, and vehicles were set on fire.

The Los Angeles Police Department reported nearly 400 arrests since Saturday, mostly for failing to disperse when ordered. There have also been more serious charges, including assault on police officers and possession of dangerous weapons such as a Molotov cocktail and a gun.

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Nine officers have been injured, though most suffered only minor wounds. The unrest in LA has sparked similar anti-ICE demonstrations in more than a dozen cities nationwide, showing just how deeply this issue resonates across the country.

A Divided Response: Fans and Critics Weigh In
Carter’s posts drew a flood of responses. Many fans rallied behind her, with one summing it up: “Wonder Woman has spoken. End of discussion.”

Carter emphasized that immigrants built the United States (apart from Indigenous people), urging an end to harsh immigration enforcement–a sentiment widely supported by her fans online. Image source: TODAY / Youtube.

Others, however, pointed out the complexity of America’s history, noting that not all Americans are descended from immigrants—some are descendants of enslaved people or indigenous communities.

One commenter wrote, “Juneteenth right around the corner, you should delete this,” while another added, “Not descendants of slaves or transported criminals. Aside from those exceptions, unless I’m missing something, the rest of us are colonists reaping the rewards of violence done on our behalf.”

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Lynda Carter: Still a Wonder Woman After All These Years
This isn’t the first time Carter has used her voice for causes she believes in. She’s been a vocal advocate for women’s rights, LGBTQ+ equality, and more.

Just last month, she was honored by The Paley Center for Media as she celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Wonder Woman TV series—a role she landed in 1975, just three years after being crowned Miss USA.

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Carter’s journey from beauty queen to superhero to outspoken activist is a testament to her resilience and her commitment to justice, both on and off the screen.

She even returned to the Wonder Woman franchise in 2020’s Wonder Woman 1984, proving that her legacy is as enduring as ever.

The Bigger Picture: Immigration, Identity, and America’s Future
The debate over immigration is as old as America itself. From Ellis Island to the present day, each generation has grappled with questions of who belongs, who gets to stay, and what it means to be “American.” Carter’s story is a reminder that behind every headline are real families, real histories, and real dreams.

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Key Takeaways

• Wonder Woman star Lynda Carter spoke out on social media, sharing her pride in her Latina heritage and her grandmother’s undocumented immigration from Mexico, while condemning recent ICE raids and deportations in Los Angeles as “madness”.
• Carter emphasized that immigrants built the United States (apart from Indigenous people), urging an end to harsh immigration enforcement–a sentiment widely supported by her fans online.
• The recent ICE raids in Los Angeles led to large-scale protests and riots, resulting in nearly 400 arrests, with some serious charges including assaulting police and possession of dangerous weapons.
• Some commenters criticized Carter’s post for not acknowledging the unique history of African Americans who came to the US as slaves, pointing out complexities in nation-building beyond voluntary immigration.

How do you feel about Lynda Carter’s comments? Do you agree that “this madness must stop”? Or do you see things differently? Have you or your family experienced the immigration system firsthand? What do you think is the best way forward for America?

We invite you to share your thoughts, stories, and questions in the comments below, but please remember to remain respectful.

 

[Bren59]

I don't care about her ancestors. THEY didn't come in as part of an UNLAWFUL plan to destroy this country and it's laws. Let's deal with what is happening NOW.

 

[bowieb]

come to our country apply for citizenship like everyone else did

 

[zofyzee]

Okay, then, we need to build a bridge from AFRICA to America. Is that your thinking???

 

[phantasm]

It's unfortunate that Ms. Carter has added her voice to the cacaphony of those of immature, liberal and ignorant worldviews currently that have been gathered, directed, and now weaponized (as evidenced by the non-peaceful protests and riots initialized and metastisizing from Los Angeles) in an effort to spread sedition and insurrection amongst the US population.

Yes, the majority of Americans are descendants of immigrants: the important point being *legal* immigrants. Ms. Carter identifies one of her grandmothers as being an illegal immigrant; thus Ms. Carter shares in the benefit of birthright citizenship (that of whichever parent of hers was the grandmother's offspring), as currently enshrined in the 14th Ammendment to the US Constitution. Interestingly, this concept is currently in question and review due to The Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025 introduced in Congress, which supports and furthers President Trump's Executive Action issued the day he took office, "Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship".

Citizenship is not simply a 'right', but is a *privilege* as well. This Act and Executive Action seek to further define, and refine, the concept of citizenship in this country, particularly in the ugly shadow cast by the massive illegal migrations into the US allowed by the previous presidential administration, which were forthrightly an abuse of existing policy and law, and quite frankly, an invasion.

While Ms. Carter has a right, as we all do, to her own opinion, however uninformed, self-important and simple-minded it might be, she should first consider the influence of her status as a former celebrity in encouraging the defiance and civil-disobedience by the many young, aimless, easily-influenced and easily-led, malcontent, and illegal members of the current US population, who are joined and swayed also by those who have their own and other agendas, political and otherwise, that are decidedly unpatriotic.

 

[violetmoon]

It's unfortunate that Ms. Carter has added her voice to the cacaphony of those of immature, liberal and ignorant worldviews currently that have been gathered, directed, and now weaponized (as evidenced by the non-peaceful protests and riots initialized and metastisizing from Los Angeles) in an effort to spread sedition and insurrection amongst the US population.

Yes, the majority of Americans are descendants of immigrants: the important point being *legal* immigrants. Ms. Carter identifies one of her grandmothers as being an illegal immigrant; thus Ms. Carter shares in the benefit of birthright citizenship (that of whichever parent of hers was the grandmother's offspring), as currently enshrined in the 14th Ammendment to the US Constitution. Interestingly, this concept is currently in question and review due to The Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025 introduced in Congress, which supports and furthers President Trump's Executive Action issued the day he took office, "Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship".

Citizenship is not simply a 'right', but is a *privilege* as well. This Act and Executive Action seek to further define, and refine, the concept of citizenship in this country, particularly in the ugly shadow cast by the massive illegal migrations into the US allowed by the previous presidential administration, which were forthrightly an abuse of existing policy and law, and quite frankly, an invasion.

While Ms. Carter has a right, as we all do, to her own opinion, however uninformed, self-important and simple-minded it might be, she should first consider the influence of her status as a former celebrity in encouraging the defiance and civil-disobedience by the many young, aimless, easily-influenced and easily-led, malcontent, and illegal members of the current US population, who are joined and swayed also by those who have their own and other agendas, political and otherwise, that are decidedly unpatriotic.

 

[violetmoon]

Many years ago there were no such things as legal or illegal immigrants. There were just IMMIGRANTS, period. Considering the Indians were the only ones here, no one asked them if they wanted us or not, we came. So, this is all over nothing now. Most illegal are Latinos. Europeans would not stoop so low. And, Latinos seem to feel that they are better than the citizens here and we need to kiss their brehinds because they decided to grace us with their presence to come. Many have even bitched about having to learn any English, telling us to learn their bastardized form of Spanish. I lived in Ca for many years and that frosts me. If I decided to even travel to another country I would learn a few words of the language which they do not want to attempt. Those immigrants, legal or not can go HOME!

 

[zofyzee]

immature, illegal and ignorant. America doesn't need them!

 

[KatieD]

It's unfortunate that Ms. Carter has added her voice to the cacaphony of those of immature, liberal and ignorant worldviews currently that have been gathered, directed, and now weaponized (as evidenced by the non-peaceful protests and riots initialized and metastisizing from Los Angeles) in an effort to spread sedition and insurrection amongst the US population.

Yes, the majority of Americans are descendants of immigrants: the important point being *legal* immigrants. Ms. Carter identifies one of her grandmothers as being an illegal immigrant; thus Ms. Carter shares in the benefit of birthright citizenship (that of whichever parent of hers was the grandmother's offspring), as currently enshrined in the 14th Ammendment to the US Constitution. Interestingly, this concept is currently in question and review due to The Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025 introduced in Congress, which supports and furthers President Trump's Executive Action issued the day he took office, "Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship".

Citizenship is not simply a 'right', but is a *privilege* as well. This Act and Executive Action seek to further define, and refine, the concept of citizenship in this country, particularly in the ugly shadow cast by the massive illegal migrations into the US allowed by the previous presidential administration, which were forthrightly an abuse of existing policy and law, and quite frankly, an invasion.

While Ms. Carter has a right, as we all do, to her own opinion, however uninformed, self-important and simple-minded it might be, she should first consider the influence of her status as a former celebrity in encouraging the defiance and civil-disobedience by the many young, aimless, easily-influenced and easily-led, malcontent, and illegal members of the current US population, who are joined and swayed also by those who have their own and other agendas, political and otherwise, that are decidedly unpatriotic.

Well said.

 

[gsrtexas]

I am proud that my grandparents were also immigrants. Legal immigrants who were sponsored by US citizens. They were not a burden on society, assimilated into the local culture, and all learned English with a US accent. They worked hard and built a successful life without breaking laws. They loved the US over their home country and said they were Americans, not hyphen Americans. They flew the American flag, not the flag of their homeland. Immigrants like my grandparents are symbols of those that built our country.