DHS Secretary Mullin says ICE won't "round up" people at World Cup
Summary
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will be present at this summer’s FIFA World Cup for security reasons but will not be there to round up undocumented immigrants. While ICE may still make arrests related to criminal activity or immigration law violations, its main focus at the event will be on issues like counterfeit goods and serious criminal targets.Key Facts
- DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin spoke about ICE’s role at the 2024 FIFA World Cup in the U.S.
- ICE will focus on security duties such as stopping counterfeit goods rather than mass immigration arrests.
- The World Cup will bring millions of visitors and teams from many countries to 11 U.S. cities.
- ICE agents may target criminals wanted for serious offenses or people on terrorist watchlists.
- ICE has a history of presence at major sporting events like the Super Bowl.
- ICE could still make immigration-related arrests but will not conduct mass "round-ups."
- A new interim ICE director, David Venturella, will take over after acting director Todd Lyons departs.
- DHS recently ended its longest government shutdown in history, which affected operations.
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