WNBA All-Star Breanna Stewart Among Athletes Speak Out Against ICE

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

Stewart, who helped launch the professional 3-on-3 women’s basketball league, is one of several athletes who spoke out after the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. Stewart’s wife, Marta, is an immigrant who has a green card.

“I was just disgusted by everything you see on Instagram and in the news,” Stewart said.

“We’re fueled so much by hate right now than by love, so I wanted to have a simple message like ‘Abolish ICE,’ which means having policies to uplift families and communities instead of fueling fear and violence.”

Unrivaled observed a moment of silence before Saturday’s games, “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 condolences to those who have lost a loved one.”

Breanna Stewart held up a satiating sign "ABOLISH THE ICE" during the player showcase at Unrivaled on Sunday, a day after a second U.S. citizen was fatally shot in Minneapolis. — Breanna Stewart held up a sign reading “ABOLISH ICE” during the player presentation at Unrivaled on Sunday, a day after a second U.S. citizen was fatally shot in Minneapolis.

Pretti’s killing sparked outrage and protests in Minnesota, which has been under tension since Renée Good, 37 years old was fatally shot by an ICE agent earlier this month.

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

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