ICE could target World Cup matches in US
DHS says ICE may help secure 2026 World Cup venues, but officers will not screen fans for immigration status, officials said.
- Department of Homeland Security officials confirmed that Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents may assist with perimeter security at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but will not screen spectators for immigration status.
- Earlier concerns regarding potential immigration enforcement raids persisted after advocacy groups argued that past ICE operations at public events intimidated travelers and discouraged attendance at venues including airports and military ceremonies.
- Miami host committee co-chair Rdney Barreto received guarantees that ICE will not operate inside stadiums, stating this will not turn into some "round them up" type of thing. That's not the purpose of this.
- Los Angeles officials initially indicated federal agents would assist with local security operations but later retracted that statement, reflecting coordination challenges between federal agencies and host cities during tournament planning.
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The discussion about the role of ICE also takes place in a context of tightening migration policies promoted by Donald Trump
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ICE could target World Cup matches in US
U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents could target World Cup matches being held in the country this summer as part of President Trump’s aggressive deportation agenda. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed to The Hill on Wednesday that ICE officers will be on hand at some matches to “work with our local and…
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