A powerful message for his fellow Americans.

United States Olympic curler Rich Ruohonen called out ICE in an emotional press conference on Tuesday.

There have been countless nationwide protests against ICE (the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement) since the killings of Renée Good, a 37-year-old mother of three, and Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old nurse, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

ICE has faced plenty of scrutiny under the Donald Trump administration because of its overly aggressive, dangerous and often unlawful arrest tactics. United States Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem has defended the actions of the ICE agents, including the killings of Good and Pretti.

Rich Ruohonen, also a prominent personal injury lawyer, used his platform to call out ICE on Tuesday. He cited the citizens’ rights under the United States Constitution and accused the agents of violating those rights (via TMZ Sports):

“First of all, I’d like to say I’m proud to be here to represent Team USA, and to represent our country, but we’d be remiss if we didn’t at least mention what’s going on in Minnesota and what a tough time it’s been for everybody.

“This stuff is happening right, right around where we live, and uh, I am a lawyer, as you know, and we have a constitution and it allows us to freedom of press, freedom of speech, protects us from unreasonable searches and seizures, and makes it that we have to, you know, have probable cause to be pulled over. And what’s happening in Minnesota is wrong. There’s no shades of grey. It’s clear.

We are playing for Team USA, and we are playing for each other, our family, and our friends who sacrificed so much to get here today.

“That doesn’t change anything because what the Olympics means is excellence, respect, and friendship, and we all, I think, exemplify that — and we’re playing for the people of Minnesota and the people around the country who share those same values.”

The 54-year-old Ruohonen is competing in his first Olympic Games this year. He won gold medals in the 2008 and and 2018 United States Men’s Curling Championship games.

Rich Ruohonen Joins List Of Notable Figures To Call Out ICE

Candlelight vigil at Brockport First Baptist Church (Kayla Canne/Rochester Democrat and Chronicle / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
Ruohonen joins a list of prominent athletes and celebrities who have used their platform to criticize ICE. Bad Bunny, who hosted the Super Bowl 60 halftime show, said, “ICE out” during his Grammy Awards acceptance speech on Feb. 2.

Simone Johnson, the daughter of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, also called out ICE and the Donald Trump administration after leaving WWE. Notable WWE figures like Triple H and his father-in-law, Vince McMahon, have close relationships with Trump.

Jimmy Kimmel has been a heavy critic of ICE and President Trump in his opening monologues since the killing of Good. Bruce Springsteen, Pedro Pascal, Mark Ruffalo and Jamie Lee Curtis have used their platforms to speak out against ICE and their raids, too.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.