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MLBPA Instructs Foreign-Born Players to Carry Immigration Papers Following Recent Raids

The union expanded immigration counsel on staff to support players navigating stepped-up federal operations.

Commissioner Rob Manfred at the 2025 MLB Draft.
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Overview

  • Tony Clark told foreign-born players ahead of the All-Star Game to carry their immigration papers at all times to safeguard their eligibility to play.
  • MLBPA has bolstered its legal team with immigration lawyers to assist players and their families with visa and status issues.
  • Commissioner Rob Manfred said the Trump administration provided assurances protecting player travel between the United States and Canada.
  • A federal judge last week barred racial or language profiling from meeting the reasonable suspicion standard for detentions.
  • CBP clarified that the vans seen at Dodger Stadium were not conducting immigration enforcement and ICE denied any operation at the site.