Native American Tribe That Owns Land Under Billie Eilish’s LA Mansion Has Message For Singer

Native American Tribe That Owns Land Under Billie Eilish’s LA Mansion Has Message For Singer

Billie Eilish has received a warning from a Native American tribe following her speech at the 2026 Grammys.

The ‘Bad Guy’ scooped a Grammy for her hit Wildflower, this past Sunday and used her victory speech to reference the Trump administration’s controversial, and often violent, approach to immigration.

Eilish’s speech was just one of a number of moments that sparked a ton of headlines from the recent awards show, which has triggered reactions from everyone from Native American tribes to the Trump administration itself.

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Billie Eilish was part of a controversial Grammys moment. Credit: Alamy

The Grammys provided wall-to-wall viral moments

As usual, the Grammys dominated headlines over the weekend and in the days following the ceremony, from the red carpet to what happened on the stage itself.

Chappell Roan’s choice of dress, which saw the ‘Pink Pony Club’ megastar sport a topless Mugler gown, suspended from two nipple rings, naturally lit a switch online, with scores of people championing the look, while others castigated the dress for how revealing it was.

“Kids are watching, disgusting,” one viewer wrote, while another asked “Is this legal?”  With a third adding, “This should be a crime.”

On the flip side of that coin, fans and fashion insiders rushed to the singer’s defense. Many praised her for pushing boundaries and reclaiming bodily autonomy in an industry that has long policed women’s appearances.

 

“My god, Chappell Roan’s dress. Goddess,” one fan posted. “Chappell Roan, you will always be that girl,” another added.

Other viewers were more preoccupied with the strain on Roan’s anatomy. “There’s no way that doesn’t hurt,” one fan noted.

Roan was further mired in controversy, although not of her own doing, when Oscar winning actor Jamie Foxx chose the red carpet as the moment to introduce his daughters to her.

 

Many viewers (stop me if you’ve heard this one before) took to social media to voice their outrage at Foxx bringing his children to meet Roan when she was dressed in such an outfit.

Naturally, the moment has been debated relentlessly back and forth with some people believing it was the worst thing to happen in human history and others saying ‘lol, chill out.’

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Chappell Roan’s dress generated a lot of conversation. Credit: Alamy

Trump issues chilling threat to Grammys Host Trevor Noah

During the course of the show, host Trevor Noah, presenting the Grammys for the sixth and final time, cracked a joke about Donald Trump which was, unsurprisingly, not well received by the US President.

Noah joked: “Song of the Year – that is a Grammy that every artist wants almost as much as Trump wants Greenland, which makes sense because Epstein’s island is gone, he needs a new one to hang out with Bill Clinton.”

The joke, which referenced Trump’s desire to annexe Greenland as well as his multitude of mentions in the recently released batch of Epstein Files, drew a rapid response from Trump, who took to his Truth Social platform to offer a furious response, complete with a threat of legal action against Noah.

 

“The Grammy Awards are the WORST, virtually unwatchable! CBS is lucky not to have this garbage litter their airwaves any longer. The host, Trevor Noah, whoever he may be, is almost as bad as Jimmy Kimmel at the Low Ratings Academy Awards.

 

“Noah said, INCORRECTLY about me, that Donald Trump and Bill Clinton spent time on Epstein Island. WRONG!!! I can’t speak for Bill, but I have never been to Epstein Island, not anywhere close, and until tonight’s false and defamatory statement, have never been accused of being there, not even by the Fake News Media.

“Noah, a total loser, better get his facts straight, and get them straight fast. It looks like I’ll be sending my lawyers to sue this poor, pathetic, talentless, dope of an M.C., and suing him for plenty $.”

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Even Trump got involved in the Grammys drama. Credit: Alamy

Cher announces dead artist as winner at the Grammys

As if all that wasn’t enough, Cher brought the curtain down on a typically chaotic night by announcing the wrong artist – one who is dead, no less – as the winner of Record of the Year.

With Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s ‘Luther’ scooping the prize, the 79-year-old icon was left to announce the pair as winners, but instead awarded the prize to legendary R&B singer Luther Vandross. Who has been dead for 20 years.

In fact, after some initial confusion over where the winner’s name was supposed to appear, Cher then trailed off mid-sentence before eventually reading ‘Luther Gandross’ from the card, mispronouncing the late legend’s name.

 

The ‘Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves’ icon, who received a lifetime achievement award on the night, eventually announced Lamar and SZA as the winners, with Lamar acknowledging Vandross’ inspiration behind the record.

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Cher made a huge Grammys blunder when announcing an award. Credit: Alamy

ICE became huge topic at the Grammys

Following the killings of mother Renée Good and nurse Alex Pretti in Minnesota over the past month, at the hands of ICE and Border Patrol agents, tensions have been higher than ever across America regarding the Trump administration’s approach to immigration and how they have targeted immigrants in the United States.

With widespread protests against ICE’s violent tactics erupting across America in recent weeks and months, celebrities have been quick to speak out against the agency. Eilish took her opportunity at the Grammys.

 

Taking to the stage to accept her award for Song of the Year for ‘Wildflower’, Eilish said: “As grateful as I feel, I honestly don’t feel like I need to say anything but that no one is illegal on stolen land.

“It’s just really hard to know what to say and what to do right now, and I just feel really hopeful in this room, and I feel like we just need to keep fighting and speaking up and protesting, and our voices really do matter, and the people matter.

“And f*** ICE, that’s all I’m gonna say. Sorry!”

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Billie Eilish was called out after cursing ICE in her speech. Credit: Alamy

Eilish called out for hypocrisy after speech

Eilish’s comment about stolen land was one that raised a lot of eyebrows, with many conservative commentators and personalities being quick to note that Eilish’s Los Angeles mansion is actually built on land owned by the Tongva Tribe.

The Tribe have since confirmed that the $3 million mansion does indeed sit on their ancestral land. The Tongva are indigenous inhabitants of the Los Angeles Basin, known as the ‘First Angelenos’.

Speaking to the Daily Mail, the Tongva appreciated Elish’s sentiment with her speech, but confirmed that they had never been in contact with the Grammy and Academy Award winning artist regarding the land that her lavish home sits upon.

 

“We appreciate the opportunity to provide clarity regarding the recent comments made by Billie Eilish,” began a statement from the Tongva.

“As the First People of the greater Los Angeles basin, we do understand that her home is situated in our ancestral land. Eilish has not contacted our tribe directly regarding her property, we do value the instance when Public Figures provide visibility to the true history of this country.”

And while right-wing personalities pounced at the opportunity to denounce and mock Eilish, the Tongva were appreciative of her support, explaining that they had contacted Eilish’s team ‘to express our appreciation for her comments’ while adding: “It is our hope that in future discussions, the tribe can explicitly be referenced to ensure the public understands that the greater Los Angeles basin remains Gabrieleno Tongva territory.”

 

Eilish was far from the only star to express disdain for ICE at the Grammys, with the likes of Joni Mitchell, Kehlani and Justin and Hailey Bieber wearing ‘ICE OUT’ pins to the ceremony.

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Supreme Court Ruling Changes How US Courts Review Asylum Appeals!  The legal landscape of the American immigration system is currently undergoing a seismic shift following a landmark decision by the U.S. Supreme Court. In a ruling that has captivated the attention of legal scholars, policymakers, and human rights advocates alike, the nation’s highest court has fundamentally redefined the scope of federal judicial review over asylum appeals. As we move through the early months of 2026, this decision stands as a definitive moment in the evolution of administrative law, clarifying the precise boundaries of authority held by immigration judges and the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA). The ruling does not merely clarify a technicality; it reshapes the path that thousands of individuals must navigate when seeking protection within the borders of the United States.  At the heart of the Supreme Court’s decision is the concept of factual finality. For decades, there has been a lingering tension between the executive branch’s immigration courts and the federal judiciary regarding who has the “final word” on the specific details of an asylum seeker’s story. The Supreme Court has now resolved this tension by mandating that federal appellate courts—the circuit courts that sit just below the Supreme Court—must accord significant, almost insurmountable weight to the factual findings made by the original immigration judge and the BIA. This is not a suggestion of deference; it is a rigid legal standard that significantly narrows the window through which a higher court can peer into the merits of an initial ruling.  To understand the practical implications of this shift, one must understand the “reasonable factfinder” standard. Under this newly reinforced doctrine, a federal appellate court is prohibited from overturning a lower court’s factual conclusion simply because it disagrees with it or because it would have interpreted the evidence differently. Instead, the higher court can only intervene if the evidence presented is so overwhelming, so singular, and so undeniably clear that “no reasonable factfinder” could have reached the conclusion the immigration judge did. In the high-stakes environment of asylum law, where the “facts” often involve traumatic memories, translated testimonies, and complex country-condition reports, this higher bar makes the initial hearing the most critical moment in an applicant’s journey.  The U.S. asylum system has traditionally been viewed as a multi-tiered safety net. The process typically begins in an immigration courtroom, where an individual presents their case before a judge who serves as the primary arbiter of credibility and fact. If the claim is denied, the applicant can look to the Board of Immigration Appeals for a second look. Until now, the third tier—the federal appellate courts—served as a crucial check on potential errors. However, the Supreme Court’s recent ruling effectively fortifies the first two tiers, emphasizing that the immigration courts are the primary, and often final, bodies responsible for determining the “who, what, where, and when” of a case. The federal courts are being moved further away from the facts and restricted more tightly to the interpretation of pure legal theory.  Supporters of the ruling argue that this change is a necessary remedy for a system that has become bogged down by its own weight. By limiting the ability of applicants to litigate and re-litigate factual details in higher courts, proponents believe the system will become more streamlined and efficient. They argue that immigration judges are specialized experts in their field and that their proximity to the testimony gives them a unique vantage point that an appellate judge, reading a cold transcript months or years later, simply cannot replicate. In their view, the ruling prevents the federal judiciary from becoming a “super-BIA” and restores a sense of order to the administrative process.  However, the ruling has been met with sharp criticism from civil rights organizations and immigration attorneys. Critics argue that by placing such a high burden on the reversal of factual findings, the Supreme Court is removing an essential layer of protection for some of the most vulnerable people in the legal system. They point out that immigration judges are often under immense pressure to move through massive backlogs, which can occasionally lead to rushed judgments or overlooked nuances in complex cases. If a higher court is stripped of its power to correct these factual errors unless they reach the level of “unreasonableness,” then the risk of a person being erroneously deported back to a dangerous situation increases significantly.  The timing of this decision is particularly notable given the broader, ongoing debate over U.S. immigration policy. As the executive branch explores new ways to manage the flow of asylum seekers at the southern border, the judicial branch is simultaneously tightening the valves of the appeals process. This creates a legal environment where the margin for error at the initial hearing has shrunk to nearly zero. For an asylum seeker, the first day in court is no longer just the beginning of a process; it is increasingly becoming the entire process.  Legal experts anticipate that the ripple effects of this ruling will be felt in every federal circuit across the country. Attorneys representing asylum seekers will now have to adjust their strategies, focusing less on “retelling the story” to an appellate panel and more on identifying specific, narrow legal errors that fall outside the “reasonable factfinder” shield. There is also the possibility that this ruling will lead to a greater emphasis on the quality of the initial record, as both the government and the applicants realize that the first transcript created in the immigration court is the one that will likely dictate the outcome of the entire journey.  Ultimately, the Supreme Court’s ruling reinforces a fundamental principle of administrative law: that specialized agencies have the primary authority to manage the facts within their domain. But in the context of asylum—where the facts are often a matter of life and death—the application of this principle carries a weight that few other areas of law can match. The decision serves as a reminder that the scales of justice are not just balanced by the laws we write, but by the standards we set for how those laws are reviewed. As the dust settles on this landmark ruling, the message to the legal community is clear: the path to asylum has become narrower, and the stakes of the first hearing have never been higher.
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Supreme Court Ruling Changes How US Courts Review Asylum Appeals! The legal landscape of the American immigration system is currently undergoing a seismic shift following a landmark decision by the U.S. Supreme Court. In a ruling that has captivated the attention of legal scholars, policymakers, and human rights advocates alike, the nation’s highest court has fundamentally redefined the scope of federal judicial review over asylum appeals. As we move through the early months of 2026, this decision stands as a definitive moment in the evolution of administrative law, clarifying the precise boundaries of authority held by immigration judges and the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA). The ruling does not merely clarify a technicality; it reshapes the path that thousands of individuals must navigate when seeking protection within the borders of the United States. At the heart of the Supreme Court’s decision is the concept of factual finality. For decades, there has been a lingering tension between the executive branch’s immigration courts and the federal judiciary regarding who has the “final word” on the specific details of an asylum seeker’s story. The Supreme Court has now resolved this tension by mandating that federal appellate courts—the circuit courts that sit just below the Supreme Court—must accord significant, almost insurmountable weight to the factual findings made by the original immigration judge and the BIA. This is not a suggestion of deference; it is a rigid legal standard that significantly narrows the window through which a higher court can peer into the merits of an initial ruling. To understand the practical implications of this shift, one must understand the “reasonable factfinder” standard. Under this newly reinforced doctrine, a federal appellate court is prohibited from overturning a lower court’s factual conclusion simply because it disagrees with it or because it would have interpreted the evidence differently. Instead, the higher court can only intervene if the evidence presented is so overwhelming, so singular, and so undeniably clear that “no reasonable factfinder” could have reached the conclusion the immigration judge did. In the high-stakes environment of asylum law, where the “facts” often involve traumatic memories, translated testimonies, and complex country-condition reports, this higher bar makes the initial hearing the most critical moment in an applicant’s journey. The U.S. asylum system has traditionally been viewed as a multi-tiered safety net. The process typically begins in an immigration courtroom, where an individual presents their case before a judge who serves as the primary arbiter of credibility and fact. If the claim is denied, the applicant can look to the Board of Immigration Appeals for a second look. Until now, the third tier—the federal appellate courts—served as a crucial check on potential errors. However, the Supreme Court’s recent ruling effectively fortifies the first two tiers, emphasizing that the immigration courts are the primary, and often final, bodies responsible for determining the “who, what, where, and when” of a case. The federal courts are being moved further away from the facts and restricted more tightly to the interpretation of pure legal theory. Supporters of the ruling argue that this change is a necessary remedy for a system that has become bogged down by its own weight. By limiting the ability of applicants to litigate and re-litigate factual details in higher courts, proponents believe the system will become more streamlined and efficient. They argue that immigration judges are specialized experts in their field and that their proximity to the testimony gives them a unique vantage point that an appellate judge, reading a cold transcript months or years later, simply cannot replicate. In their view, the ruling prevents the federal judiciary from becoming a “super-BIA” and restores a sense of order to the administrative process. However, the ruling has been met with sharp criticism from civil rights organizations and immigration attorneys. Critics argue that by placing such a high burden on the reversal of factual findings, the Supreme Court is removing an essential layer of protection for some of the most vulnerable people in the legal system. They point out that immigration judges are often under immense pressure to move through massive backlogs, which can occasionally lead to rushed judgments or overlooked nuances in complex cases. If a higher court is stripped of its power to correct these factual errors unless they reach the level of “unreasonableness,” then the risk of a person being erroneously deported back to a dangerous situation increases significantly. The timing of this decision is particularly notable given the broader, ongoing debate over U.S. immigration policy. As the executive branch explores new ways to manage the flow of asylum seekers at the southern border, the judicial branch is simultaneously tightening the valves of the appeals process. This creates a legal environment where the margin for error at the initial hearing has shrunk to nearly zero. For an asylum seeker, the first day in court is no longer just the beginning of a process; it is increasingly becoming the entire process. Legal experts anticipate that the ripple effects of this ruling will be felt in every federal circuit across the country. Attorneys representing asylum seekers will now have to adjust their strategies, focusing less on “retelling the story” to an appellate panel and more on identifying specific, narrow legal errors that fall outside the “reasonable factfinder” shield. There is also the possibility that this ruling will lead to a greater emphasis on the quality of the initial record, as both the government and the applicants realize that the first transcript created in the immigration court is the one that will likely dictate the outcome of the entire journey. Ultimately, the Supreme Court’s ruling reinforces a fundamental principle of administrative law: that specialized agencies have the primary authority to manage the facts within their domain. But in the context of asylum—where the facts are often a matter of life and death—the application of this principle carries a weight that few other areas of law can match. The decision serves as a reminder that the scales of justice are not just balanced by the laws we write, but by the standards we set for how those laws are reviewed. As the dust settles on this landmark ruling, the message to the legal community is clear: the path to asylum has become narrower, and the stakes of the first hearing have never been higher.