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ICE arrests Senegalese Kentucky State basketball player at airport

Source: ABC News US · 23 Sep 2026, 22:35 UTC
ICE arrests Senegalese Kentucky State basketball player at airport
Image: ABC News US · original report

A Kentucky State University women’s basketball player from Senegal was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement at Louisville airport as she prepared to travel to New York for a tournament.

A Kentucky State University women’s basketball player from Senegal was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement at an airport in Louisville. The player had arrived at the airport to travel to New York for a tournament when she was taken into custody, according to the supplied ABC News US report. The source material does not identify the player, explain the basis for the arrest or provide information about her immigration status.

It also does not say whether she was able to travel or whether Kentucky State University issued a response. The arrest occurred as the team member was preparing to leave for the tournament. No further details about the competition or the case are provided.

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