An Australian activist who makes online videos says his effort to create a widely-shared protest involving Billie Eilish led to his arrest and deportation from the U.S. He believes Eilish and her lawyers are responsible for what happened.
Someone claimed Billie Eilish reported them to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), leading to their deportation, because they made a joke about illegally entering the US and living at her house.
She literally said “no one is illegal on stolen land” but called ICE on me
Honestly amazing performance art, I somehow managed to get Billie Eilish and…
— Drew Pavlou 🇦🇺🇺🇸🇺🇦🇹🇼 (@DrewPavlou) February 16, 2026
Drew Pavlou, an activist known for his attention-grabbing protests, claims he was detained by immigration officials at LAX after revealing he intended to protest at Billie Eilish’s home. He described his plan as a form of performance art.
According to Pavlou, Billie Eilish reported him to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), leading to his deportation. This happened after he made a joke about moving into her house in the US. He finds the situation ironic, pointing out that Eilish previously stated ‘no one is illegal on stolen land’ but then seemingly supported border control by reporting him. He jokingly calls it ‘performance art’ and says the experience was worth it for the resulting online attention.
Grammy Speech Sparked The Stunt
The issue started with comments Billie Eilish made when accepting an award at the 2026 Grammys, where she strongly criticized how the U.S. handles immigration.
During her Grammy acceptance speech, Billie Eilish made a statement about social justice, saying, “Nobody is illegal on stolen land.” She urged continued activism and emphasized the importance of using our voices to advocate for change.
— Variety (@Variety) February 2, 2026
“No one is illegal on stolen land,” she said. “And f— ICE, that’s all I’m gonna say.”
The comments spread rapidly online, and many people criticized the pop star, accusing them of using their fame to make political statements for attention.
Pavlou immediately reacted to her statement by declaring he would camp outside her house. He reasoned that if her claim – that ‘no one is illegal on stolen land’ – was true, he should be allowed to stay on the property until she officially asked him to leave. He described his plan as a combination of satire and protest.
Fundraising And Travel Plans
Before his flight, Pavlou collected about $3,000 online to pay for the trip. He announced he would camp outside Billie Eilish’s home until someone from the authorities asked him to leave.
He kept saying the act wouldn’t break any laws and that he didn’t plan to actually go inside the house.
He stated his actions were lawful, explaining he planned to camp on the driveway until asked to leave. He also asserted that the concept of an ‘illegal person’ is invalid, especially considering the history of land ownership.
Even though he was told everything was fine, U.S. Customs apparently saw his popular online posts before letting him into the country.
Detained At LAX
Pavlou says border officials asked him specifically about things he’d posted online and if he planned to go onto Billie Eilish’s property.
He explained that when asked if he intended to go onto Billie Eilish’s property, he’d simply said no and clarified he was just joking around online.
He also said authorities asked whether he intended to meet the singer in person — which he denied.
Pavlou states that officials told him he used the incorrect visa for his trip. They explained that his planned media interviews, particularly an invitation to be on a U.S. political show, meant he needed a different type of visa to enter the country.
“They didn’t ban me from the US, but they said I have to apply with a different visa next time,” he explained.
Activism vs. Reality
Even if Pavlou’s story is only partially correct, the situation highlights the clash between public figures using their fame to advocate for causes and how the law is actually applied.
Billie Eilish used her Grammy acceptance speech to criticize immigration enforcement, stating that no one should be considered ‘illegal’ given the history of land ownership and specifically calling out ICE.
DREW PERFORMANCE ART UPDATE
Billie Eilish got me deported from the US – I think her legal team contacted DHS
I was stuck at LAX immigration for 30 hours trying to convince officials that my online jokes weren’t serious and that I had no intention of actually living at the person’s house I’d mentioned.
Honestly…
— Drew Pavlou 🇦🇺🇺🇸🇺🇦🇹🇼 (@DrewPavlou) February 15, 2026
I was really disappointed to see what happened when someone actually tried to put those words into action. Instead of being welcomed, they were detained, had their visa questioned, and ultimately kicked out of the country. It just feels like talk without any real commitment to the principles they claim to believe in.
While Pavlou claims Billie Eilish or her team directly influenced his deportation, there’s no proof to support that. Official reports state he was deported due to problems with his visa type.
But perception often moves faster than paperwork.
It looks bad for those critical of the situation: a wealthy celebrity speaks out against deportations, and then an activist trying to protest those statements is denied entry. The timing makes it seem connected and raises concerns.
Did Billie Eilish Get Drew Pavlou Deported?
Pavlou believes Billie Eilish and her lawyers may have alerted federal authorities to his travel, but there’s no proof to support this idea.
Immigration authorities said the activist was denied entry due to problems with his visa, not because of the protest he’d planned. But the activist, Pavlou, insists officials also grilled him about his intentions regarding the singer and her estate.
A social media user claims Billie Eilish’s lawyers contacted the Department of Homeland Security, leading to their deportation from the U.S.
The Planned Protest Never Happened
In the end, the planned mansion demonstration never materialized.
Pavlou didn’t make it to Glendale, never pitched his tent, and never met the singer in person.
What started as an online joke meant to poke fun at celebrities who support causes quickly turned into a serious legal problem with real repercussions. The protest that was planned never actually took place, the demonstration at the mansion didn’t happen, and the person at the center of it all wasn’t even able to leave the airport.
Honestly, that episode isn’t really about a protest anymore. It’s become a really interesting example of how things can quickly spiral online – how quickly strong opinions, political stunts, and even immigration laws can unexpectedly clash. It just shows you how unpredictable everything can be, and neither side really saw it coming.
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