Kim Kardashian expressed dismay on Thursday over the Trump administrations ongoing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids, saying they're targeting "people who have worked so hard to build our country."The reality star was asked to comment on the raids at the DVF Awards in Venice, Italy, where she accepted the Leadership Award for her work with the Anti-Recidivism Coalition."In the news you hear, Oh, its about people who have committed these crimes and theyre trying to help out our country. But then you hear about all of the people who have worked so hard to build our country, and so many people that are such a part of our country getting affected," Kardashian said, according to Variety. "People I know. People my friends know."KIM KARDASHIAN SAYS IMMIGRANTS IN LA SUFFERING 'FEAR AND INJUSTICE' THANKS TO TRUMP IMMIGRATION PLANKardashian continued, "You want to believe that theres a powerful message in protection, but then you see that its not really happening like that. Its really tough, but I think that we have to do what we can to protect the people that have really supported and built our country."Fox News Digital reached out to Kardashians publicist for comment.In June, Kardashian made a similar comment in an Instagram story after mass ICE operations in Los Angeles, calling them "inhumane.""Growing up in LA, Ive seen how deeply immigrants are woven into the fabric of this city. They are our neighbors, friends, classmates, coworkers, and family. No matter where you fall politically, its clear that our communities thrive because of the contributions of immigrants. We cant turn a blind eye when fear and injustice keep people from living their lives freely and safely," Kardashian wrote."There HAS to be a BETTER way," she added.Assistant Department of Homeland Security Secretary Tricia McLaughlin fired back at Kardashians comment days later, posting rap sheets and mug shots of four illegal immigrants who were arrested in raids.KIM KARDASHIAN VISITS WHITE HOUSE, WILL FIGHT FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND LEARN WITH 'EVERY ADMINISTRATION'"@KimKardashian, which one of these convicted child molesters, murderers, drug traffickers and rapists would you like to stay in the county? These are just a few of the convicted illegal criminals who have been picked up in the last 72 hours," McLaughlin wrote on X.Fox News Digital also reached out to the White House regarding Kardashians latest comments.KIM KARDASHIAN TESTIFIES IN PARIS ROBBERY TRIAL, RELIVES TERRIFYING MOMENT SHE THOUGHT SHE WAS 'GOING TO DIE'Although Kardashian criticized the Trump administrations immigration policies, she added that she "would love to" speak to President Donald Trump regarding police reform and the release of Erik and Lyle Menendez from prison. Kardashian worked with the White House on criminal justice reform issues during Trump's first term.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP"[The Menendez brothers] are in a state prison, so the governor is really in charge of that decision, but I would go to any administration and any White House to fight for the rights of people I believe in," she said.