ICE at the World Cup Is a Threat to Us All
The upcoming FIFA Men’s World Cup has raised concerns about potential immigration enforcement by ICE. Civil society groups warn of risks including racial profiling and arbitrary arrests during the tournament. Despite assurances from Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, uncertainty remains regarding the extent of ICE's involvement and its implications for attendees.
- ▪Civil society groups have expressed concerns about violent and unconstitutional immigration enforcement at the World Cup.
- ▪Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin stated that all agencies, including ICE, will be on site to address potential terrorist threats.
- ▪Several cities hosting matches, such as Los Angeles and Atlanta, have announced they will not cooperate with ICE enforcement.
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freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "motherjones_right_rail_1", slotId: "ROS_ATF_300x600" }); Tournament attendees should be ready for "violent and unconstitutional immigration enforcement, including racial profiling," civil society groups say.Mother Jones illustration; Getty(2) Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. We’re less than a week away from the first match of the FIFA Men’s World Cup, with tensions mounting over the United States’ role as one of the host countries, and it remains to be seen just how the Department of Homeland Security will respond to what it deems threats—or how active ICE will be at the tournament.
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