Summary
Amnesty International has asked President Trump's administration to ensure that ICE will not conduct immigration enforcement at 2026 FIFA World Cup events in the U.S. Acting ICE director Todd Lyons has said ICE will be part of security for the tournament, leading to concerns over possible immigration raids and detentions during the event. A bill called the Save the World Cup Act has been proposed to limit ICE's enforcement near World Cup activities.
Key Facts
- Amnesty International wants ICE to avoid immigration actions at 2026 World Cup games in the U.S.
- Todd Lyons, acting ICE director, stated ICE will play a role in event security.
- House Democrats have suggested bills to reduce ICE's presence at World Cup events.
- 11 out of 16 World Cup host cities are in the United States.
- Amnesty warned the event could face a "human rights emergency" due to U.S. immigration practices.
- ICE has agreements with local law enforcement in Dallas, Houston, and Miami.
- Travel restrictions might impact fans from certain countries at the World Cup.
- Amnesty also called for ending travel bans and protecting LGBTQI+ people from abuse.
