ICE Removes Ex-NFL Player Daniel Ogama Adongo After Visa Overstay U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Chicago removed Daniel Ogama Adongo, a 37-year-old former NFL linebacker from Kenya, after he overstayed his visa. Adongo, who played for the Indianapolis Colts from 2013 to 2015, was detained and deported following a court order issued in March. The removal was carried out on June 20 under the Laken Riley Act, a law signed by former President Donald Trump last year that mandates detention without bond for individuals in the U.S. illegally who have been convicted of certain crimes. Adongo’s removal followed a criminal history that includes multiple arrests over the past decade. In 2020, he was convicted of criminal mischief with damage, a felony that led to a one-year prison sentence. Additional charges include felony intimidation, battery, and disorderly conduct, according to officials. ICE stated that Adongo’s criminal record and prolonged unauthorized presence in the U.S. justified his deportation. The Laken Riley Act, which took effect after being signed by Trump last year, requires ICE to detain individuals convicted of specific offenses without bail if they are in the country illegally. Adongo’s case exemplifies the law’s application, as he was deemed a threat to public safety due to his criminal history. ICE Chicago Assistant Field Office Director Douglas Thompson emphasized that Adongo’s removal ensured community safety, stating, “Those who violate immigration law are held equally accountable, including former professional athletes.” Adongo initially came to the U.S. as a rugby player but transitioned to football, playing two seasons with the Colts. His career ended in 2015, after which he faced legal troubles.#ice #indianapolis_colts #daniel_ogama_adongo #laken_riley_act #douglas_thompson
