High School Basketball Players Released After ICE Detention
Israel and Max Makoka, high school basketball players from the Republic of Congo, were released from ICE custody after being detained for visa violations. The brothers were unaware that their student visas had been canceled when they transferred from a private to a public school. Their detention sparked community support in Mississippi, leading to their release. The case highlights the complexities of the U.S. immigration system and the challenges faced by international students. 
