Argentinian soccer player in ICE custody was set to travel with his team
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
Argentinian soccer player Matías Alejandro Pourrain, 34, is currently in ICE custody after being detained at an airport while preparing to travel with Miami United FC for the UPSL final in Los Angeles. Pourrain, who has been in the U.S. since 2019 on a tourist visa and has a pending immigration application, was approached by ICE agents after passing TSA security. His attorney, Regina de Moraes, stated that he has no criminal record and was pressured to sign for self-deportation, which he refused. His team expressed solidarity, emphasizing his importance to the club and community.
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