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(WWLP)Advisory warns World Cup visitors of immigration enforcement risks

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2026-06-04
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Summary
More than 120 immigrant and refugee advocacy organizations in New England have issued a travel advisory ahead of the FIFA World Cup, warning international visitors of potential risks including denied entry, detention, deportation, and heightened immigration enforcement in the United States.

The groups expressed concern over the involvement of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in World Cup security operations and warned that travelers, journalists, athletes, and delegation members from Latin America, Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean may face increased scrutiny based on nationality, race, or language. The advisory also highlighted risks such as electronic device searches at ports of entry, restrictions on free speech and protests, and poor conditions in immigration detention facilities.

The organizations called on FIFA and World Cup organizers to provide enforceable safety guarantees and urged the Trump administration to ensure that ICE does not target fans, journalists, vendors, or visitors during the tournament. The warning reflects broader concerns about U.S. immigration enforcement policies as the World Cup approaches.
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