Los Angeles World Cup stadium workers threaten strike over ICE deployment
Summary
Workers at Los Angeles’s SoFi Stadium say they will strike if immigration agents are present during the FIFA World Cup games in June and July. They want a federal promise that ICE will not operate at the stadium because they fear it would create a worried and unsafe atmosphere for workers and fans.Key Facts
- About 2,000 hospitality workers at SoFi Stadium are represented by the union UNITE HERE Local 11.
- The stadium will host eight World Cup games, including the U.S. opening match on June 12.
- Workers say ICE presence would cause fear for themselves and fans.
- ICE is the agency responsible for immigration enforcement and has led tougher immigration actions under President Donald Trump.
- Human rights groups have criticized ICE for actions in cities like Los Angeles in recent years.
- Workers requested FIFA not to share their personal data with ICE or other agencies before the tournament.
- Some political figures, like California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer, support the workers’ stance against ICE at the games.
- The World Cup will be held in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
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