Ludovic Mbock, a skilled Street Fighter player, recently gained attention after spending six weeks in ICE detention. Gamers rallied to support him, raising $100,000 for his release. After being released on a $4,000 bond in March, Mbock participated in the annual Combo Breaker gaming festival in Schaumburg, Illinois.

In Maryland, as May brings warmer weather, Mbock finds himself thinking about the ankle monitor he wears daily. Despite the heat, he avoids wearing shorts to prevent drawing attention to the monitor, which has become a constant reminder of his recent experience.