Natalie Portman blasts Trump immigration crackdown as 'worst of the worst of humanity'

"And then we also have the best of the best of humanity for the way people are showing up for each other in community and Americans coming out to support each other and protect each other and to fight against injustice. I could not be prouder to be American right now, by the way the Americans are acting, and I could not be sadder to be American right now with the way the government is behaving."

Federal authorities immediately described Pretti, a U.S. citizen, as an armed agitator who was a threat to immigration officers after the fatal shooting on Jan. 24. But videos showed Pretti's hands were only holding a phone moments before a masked Border Patrol officer opened fire on him following a scuffle with multiple agents.

Pretti's death in Minneapolis comes weeks after Renee Good, a U.S. citizen, was repeatedly shot by an ICE officer. Videos show she was turning the wheels of her Honda Pilot away from officer Jonathan Ross when he opened fire. Trump administration officials have repeatedly defended Ross, claiming his life was at risk.

"The intention of 'Good Hang' has always been to bring levity and joy and laughs in these tough times, and we're going to keep doing that. But before we start this episode, I just want to send much love to the best people in the world, also known as Minnesotans. What we are all witnessing is terrifying and enraging and illegal. But we are also seeing neighbors helping neighbors. And if you want to help, there is a directory of local organizations and mutual aid groups that you can check out at standwithmininnesota.com. Minnesota, you're in our hearts."

During a briefing Monday, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI were investigating the shooting and U.S. Customs and Border Protection was "conducting their own internal review."

Many celebrities have been speaking out online in the wake of Pretti's death.

In a lengthy Instagram post, supermodel Bella Hadid called for the abolition of ICE, strongly criticizing their aggressive tactics.

"Abolish ICE. How much more can America take..There are so many changes that need to happen within the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement & morals that the American administration needs to uphold. This is outrageous, dangerous, horror movie-like-behavior," Hadid wrote. 

"The actions carried out by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement are increasingly aggressive, illegal, and deeply disturbing," she added. Hadid also said it is "incomprehensible" how the Trump administration can stay silent and asserted what is happening in America right now is a "monstrosity."

"Cold-blooded murder in the streets of the USA by an occupying military gang, creating havoc. We have fought wars in other countries for less than this," he wrote. Ruffalo previously protested ICE by sporting an "ICE OUT" pin at the Golden Globes on Jan. 11. He also wore a "BE GOOD" pin as an ode to Renee Good.

"Sex and the City" star Cynthia Nixon described the death of Pretti as a "cold-blooded execution."

Fox News Digital's Nora Moriarty and the Associated Press contributed to this report.