Senegalese college basketball player freed from ICE as another is detained
A Senegalese college basketball player has been released from ICE custody on bond, while a Chinese student athlete has been detained for overstaying his visa. The cases highlight the intersection of immigration enforcement and collegiate athletics.
Why it matters
Draws attention to the impact of US immigration policy on international students and the university sports system.
Kentucky State University basketball player Aminata Seck, 26, was released on bond after spending two months in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody. Photograph: Brian Sevald/NBAE/Getty Images Kentucky State University basketball player Aminata Seck, 26, was released on bond after spending two months in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody. Photograph: Brian Sevald/NBAE/Getty Images College basketball Senegalese college basketball player freed from ICE as another is detained Aminata Seck released on $2,500 bond after two months
Chinese player Qingfang Pang detained since September
Mississippi Valley State express concern for player
Prefer the Guardian on Google A Kentucky State University women’s basketball player from Senegal who was detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been released after spending two months in custody.
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