Minnesota congressman boycotting NFL over new anthem policy
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One U.S. congressman says he won't be watching NFL games in wake of the league's new national anthem policy.
Representative Keith Ellison of Minnesota announced Sunday on Twitter that he's decided to boycott the NFL for the 2018 season.
Friends who know me, know that I love football. But I won’t be watching this NFL season because of the unfair cowardly and idiotic kneeling ban. #BoycottNFL
— Rep. Keith Ellison (@keithellison) May 27, 2018
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Under the new policy, which was introduced last week, teams will be subjected to fines if their players don't stand and show "respect for the flag and the anthem." Players will be permitted to remain in the locker room during the national anthem if they choose to do so.