WNBA All-Star Breanna Stewart among athletes speaking out against ICE

WNBA All-Star Breanna Stewart held up a sign during player introductions at Unrivaled in Miami on Sunday, Jan. 25, that said “ABOLISH ICE.”

Stewart, who helped start the 3-on-3 women’s professional basketball league, is among the a few athletes who have spoken out after the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. Stewart’s wife, Marta, is an immigrant who has a green card.

Unrivaled had a moment of silence before games Saturday, “to take a moment to reflect on the recent tragic events in Minnesota. Our thoughts and support are with everyone affected, and we send our deepest sympathies to those who have lost a loved one.”

Breanna Stewart held up a sign sating “ABOLISH ICE” during player introductions at Unrivaled on Sunday, a day after a second U.S. citizen was fatally shot in Minneapolis.

Pretti’s killing has sparked outrage and protests in Minnesota, which has been on edge since 37-year-old Renee Good was fatally shot by an ICE agent earlier this month.

Two-time NBA All-Star Tyrese Haliburton, who plays for the Indiana Pacers, posted on X: Alex Pretti was murdered.

Brianna Turner, who played for Indiana Fever last season, posted on X. “The minority that are still defending ICE will forever be on the wrong side of history.”