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Breanna Stewart Leads Athlete Activism Against ICE at Game

1/29/2026

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Breanna Stewart, a basketball star, advocated for the abolition of ICE during a game by holding a sign, citing personal reasons as her wife is a green card holder.
The recent police shooting of Renee Good has spurred renewed athlete activism, similar to the George Floyd protests.
Fans at a Timberwolves game chanted against ICE, while major Minnesota sports teams urged for de-escalation of tensions.
NBA players, including Tyrese Haliburton and Isaiah Thomas, expressed their outrage over police violence, indicating a shift in public sentiment against ICE.

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Story summary

Breanna Stewart, a basketball star, advocated for the abolition of ICE during a game by holding a sign, citing personal reasons as her wife is a green card holder.
The recent police shooting of Renee Good has spurred renewed athlete activism, similar to the George Floyd protests.
Fans at a Timberwolves game chanted against ICE, while major Minnesota sports teams urged for de-escalation of tensions.
NBA players, including Tyrese Haliburton and Isaiah Thomas, expressed their outrage over police violence, indicating a shift in public sentiment against ICE.