She is one of many athletes who have been speaking out against the injustices in society. While most people were understanding, some users questioned why this was necessary, especially since the events had “nothing to do” with basketball. They echoed a sentiment that often gets thrown around whenever athletes discuss or take stances on left-leaning political issues: keep politics away from sports. To argue this point, especially in the American context, is expressing a luxury of the unaffected. Especially regarding ICE, as it was recently ruled that, effectively, speaking Spanish was grounds for ICE to detain someone in certain instances.