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New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart made her feelings about U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) known on Sunday before her game in the Unrivaled basketball organization.
Stewart, who plays for the Mist, held up a sign that read “Abolish ICE” as he took the court for their match against the Vinyl. The statement came after another weekend of unrest in Minneapolis following a Border Patrol-involved shooting that left one man dead.
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Breanna Stewart #30 of Mist drives against Rae Burrell #12 of Vinyl during the third quarter of play at Sephora Arena on January 25, 2026 in Medley, Florida. (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
It was the second incident involving Minneapolis residents and federal agents this month.
The victim of Saturday’s shooting was identified as Alex J. Pretti. He was shot and killed after allegedly confronting agents during a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) operation in the southern part of the city.
The shooting death came a few weeks after a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer shot and killed Renee Nicole Good. DHS said Good was shot in self-defense after he used his SUV in a way that posed a threat. DHS said the video showed Good interfering with ICE officers by parking his vehicle on the road in an apparent attempt to block federal vehicles.
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Breanna Stewart #30 of The Mist shoots the ball against the vinyl during the fourth quarter of the game at Sephora Arena on January 25, 2026 in Medley, Florida. (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
WNBA players have been outspoken against law enforcement since the first Trump administration.
In 2020, WNBA teams and players were among those protesting racial injustice following the death of George Floyd in Minnesota.
The WNBA players union also expressed support for a police reform bill in the wake of Floyd’s death.
“The growing epidemic of police violence against Black people and people of color must end. It is up to us, people of good conscience, to honor George Floyd, his daughter Gianna, and their family by continuing our push for comprehensive legislation that holds police accountable,” the WNBPA said in a statement at the time.
New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (30) drives to the basket against Chicago Sky forward Michaela Onyenwere (12) during the first half at Wintrust Arena on Sept. 11, 2025. (Kamil Krzaczynski/Imagn Images)
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“America has a serious problem when it comes to discriminatory policing. It is a deadly problem for Black people and people of color. Excessive use of force against communities of color has risen to crisis level. Excessive use of force against communities of color demands action from Congress.”
