Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement across Soccer, Baseball, Football.
An 18‑year‑old Haitian immigrant and key player on Port St. Lucie High School's football team was taken into ICE custody after a speeding violation in a school zone, leaving his teammates and community grappling with the sudden loss.
A recent ICE detention of a young child and his father in Austin has sparked outrage, with officials and activists calling the practice inhumane.
A young boy’s detention by immigration officials has sparked a political outcry, with Rep. Greg Casar demanding immediate release and the closure of the Dilley facility.
A young child’s brief journey to a soccer match turned into a stark illustration of family separation policies, prompting a congressional appeal for immediate action.
A Venezuelan former player who has coached in the San Diego Padres' system was taken into ICE custody in El Paso, raising questions about the intersection of sports, immigration and family ties in the United States.
Lower-than-expected international turnout at the 2026 World Cup reflects growing concerns about U.S. immigration restrictions, high ticket costs, and a tarnished global image.
Student‑athlete Johan Sandoval recounts his ICE detention, visa termination, and his fight to return to Savannah State baseball.
A 22‑year‑old Dominican Republic native and Savannah State University baseball player was held by federal immigration officials, disputes the agency’s flight accusation, and now navigates a bond‑conditioned release with an ankle monitor.
The baseball phenom Shohei Ohtani and his wife Mamiko have added another member to their family on American soil, a development that underscores the complexities of birthright citizenship. Their situation fuels a broader conversation about immigration policy, especially as it intersects with international athletes and the practice of birth tourism.
A Tennessee court has handed down a 30‑year prison term to Camilo Campos‑Hurtado, a Mexican national convicted of sexually abusing minors under his coaching.
A crash on Interstate 71 claimed the life of soccer goalkeeper Tobias Forsythe and led to charges against driver Bekhzod Asrarov, sparking a national conversation on driver qualifications and immigration policy.
The videos, obtained by MLK50, show Memphis Police Department cruisers alongside Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel as they detain a teenage student. The incident has sparked protests and renewed scrutiny of inter‑agency collaborations.
A standout collegiate player’s detention has sparked a community fundraising effort to cover bond, legal fees and living expenses while his immigration case proceeds.
Johan Sandoval, a Savannah State University baseball player and 2026 HBCU Baseball All-Star Game MVP, was taken into custody by ICE shortly after his accolade, sparking a community response and raising questions about visa compliance for international student‑athletes.
From packed parks to empty stadium seats, the road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup reveals stark contradictions between fan enthusiasm and the financial, legal and ethical challenges that now define the sport’s biggest stage.
After nearly a month in a Texas immigration detention center, 15‑year‑old Alejandro Hernandez‑Trujillo and his father Jairo Hernandez Amaya were released, highlighting the broader struggle of child detainees and the impact of advocacy.
Congressman Joaquin Castro intervenes to free a detained Texas student and his father held at an ICE facility, citing humanitarian concerns.
Aymen Hussein, Iraq's leading World Cup striker, spent nearly seven hours under questioning at O'Hare International Airport before being allowed entry, while photographer Talal Salah was denied entry after a prolonged inspection. Their experiences underscore the heightened scrutiny facing the team as it prepares for its first World Cup appearance in four decades.
Ricardo Hernandez‑Navarrete, an 18‑year‑old Colombian‑born teen, was freed from ICE detention just in time to receive his high school diploma, reigniting his fight to remain in the United States without a criminal record.
A man from India accused of assault was released by local officials in Worcester, only to be apprehended by ICE weeks later, prompting sharp rebukes from federal officials.
Ricardo Hernandez-Navarrete, a Mather High School senior, was released from ICE detention and reunited with his soccer team, marking a personal victory amid an ongoing asylum case.