‘Silence is complicity’: Dortmund starlet hits out at US government | OneFootball

After an emotional Instagram story, BVB jewel Mathis Albert draws attention with clear criticism of the US government and the immigration authority ICE. The 16-year-old makes serious allegations and issues an urgent appeal to the public.

The only 16-year-old Mathis Albert, one of Borussia Dortmund's most promising talents and part of the U23 since the second half of the season, has attracted attention with a political Instagram story. The offensive player, who hails from the USA, expressed clear criticism of the US government in the story. He also sharply targeted the immigration authority ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement).

The trigger for his statement was the events of the past week, which, he said, showed "how malicious this government and ICE really are." Albert accuses the authority, among other things, of having taken very young children into custody. He specifically mentions a five-year-old boy who was taken to a distant facility and a two-year-old girl who remains in detention.

The young player speaks particularly drastically about a deadly operation by ICE forces. In this incident, a man was brought to the ground by several officers and shot multiple times. Albert's assessment is clear: "There is no argument for self-defense; there is no justification.." For him, there is no justification for the actions of the forces involved.

BVB Jewel Mathis Albert Makes Serious Allegations Against ICE

In his story, Albert also places the incident in a larger context. He speaks of the second homicide and the third shooting by ICE within a month and criticizes the lack of serious reform efforts from the state side.

In conclusion, the 16-year-old issues an urgent appeal to the public. "Silence is complicity," writes Albert, urging people to stay alert, openly address grievances, and not accept such occurrences. What is tolerated now sets the standard for what may follow in the future.

The contribution of the BVB talent is explicitly to be understood as a personal political statement. Albert does not provide specific sources or verifiable information about the location, time, and background of the incidents mentioned. His statements thus reflect his subjective assessment and moral evaluation.

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