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MLS Commissioner Defends Ban on “Political Signage” Amid ICE Protests in Stadiums

Austin FC's fans are among the supporters groups that have protested at recent matches. | Getty Images/Icon Sportswire

Amid a tense time in the stands at MLS matches, commissioner Don Garber defended the league’s ban on political signage at matches and events. 

In a midseason press conference ahead of Wednesday’s MLS All-Star Game in Austin, the top MLS executive was pressed on the issues facing supporters, including the safety of Latino communities, which have been among those impacted by increased Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity across the United States and in-stadium protests.

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