‘We want fans to know the risks’: US immigrant rights groups mobilize across World Cup host cities amid ICE fears
Summary
Immigrant rights groups in the 11 U.S. cities hosting the World Cup are preparing to protect fans and residents from immigration enforcement actions by ICE during the event. These groups are providing legal aid, information, and rapid response networks amid concerns about possible arrests and detentions near the stadiums.Key Facts
- The World Cup will start on June 11 and will host about 70,000 fans per match in some venues.
- Immigrant rights and labor groups in cities like Los Angeles and Dallas are warning fans about risks related to immigration enforcement.
- Los Angeles hospitality workers may strike if ICE agents operate near SoFi Stadium.
- Groups are handing out legal aid information and whistle kits to help people report ICE activity.
- More than 120 civil society groups issued a travel warning about immigration rights risks during the event.
- ICE has not confirmed if they will arrest people near the games, despite some official assurances that they will not operate inside stadiums.
- Some local police in cities like Atlanta, Seattle, and Los Angeles are refusing to cooperate with ICE on immigration enforcement during the event.
- Democratic lawmakers have proposed bills to stop ICE activity near matches, but these bills are stalled in the Republican-controlled House.
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