ICE may be at World Cup matches in U.S.
4 hours ago
- #Immigration Enforcement
- #DHS Policies
- #FIFA World Cup Security
- Federal officers and agents with ICE may provide security at FIFA World Cup matches.
- ICE personnel will not check spectators or employees for immigration status during security duties.
- ICE agents have not been prohibited from making arrests at World Cup matches, but no guidance restricts their presence.
- DHS states that visitors legally in the U.S. have nothing to worry about, focusing on illegal presence for enforcement.
- Immigration advocacy groups have expressed concerns that ICE presence could intimidate travelers and spectators.
- ICE has recently been involved in security roles at events like airports and military graduations, raising controversy.