Raleigh Durham, NC, September 23, 2026 —

Aminata Seck, a women’s basketball player from Senegal, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials at the Louisville International Airport. The incident occurred as Ms. Seck was reportedly preparing to travel for an upcoming basketball tournament.

Details surrounding the specific circumstances of Ms. Seck’s detention, including the exact date and time, were not immediately available. It is also unclear what specific immigration status or proceedings, if any, were associated with her presence in the United States prior to her attempted departure.

ICE, the principal investigative arm of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is responsible for enforcing U.S. immigration laws. Detention by ICE typically follows an individual’s encounter with law enforcement or a determination by immigration officials regarding their legal standing within the country.

The purpose of Ms. Seck’s travel was stated as a basketball tournament, indicating her involvement in athletics. The specific tournament and her team affiliation were not provided in the available information.

The location of the detention, Louisville International Airport, serves as a primary transit hub for travelers in Kentucky. Airport personnel and federal law enforcement agencies, including ICE, operate within such facilities to enforce federal regulations.

Further information regarding the outcome of the detention, the reasons for it, and Ms. Seck’s current status has not been released. The contractor’s name was not provided, nor were any specific details about the nature of her immigration case or the tournament she was set to attend.



Story summarized from the original created by Associated Press on www.cbs17.com, see more information here.

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