Minorities at World Cup fear threat of ICE and how immigration is enforced
Minority communities, particularly Haitians, are expressing fear about the presence of ICE during the upcoming World Cup in the United States. Many individuals are hesitant to attend matches due to concerns about potential arrests and deportations. This anxiety is compounded by aggressive tactics used by ICE, which have created a hostile environment for immigrants in the country.
- ▪Haiti's first World Cup appearance since 1974 is a source of pride, but many fans fear ICE enforcement.
- ▪Emile, a Haitian living in Ohio, is advised by his lawyer not to fly due to the risk of being caught by ICE.
- ▪Seventy-eight of the 104 World Cup matches will be held in the US, raising concerns among immigrant communities.
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Sport|World Cup 2026Minorities at World Cup fear threat of ICE and how immigration is enforcedFear of ICE threat still concerns fans, including Haitians in Massachusetts, where one of their biggest diasporas resides.ListenListen (7 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoImmigration advocates gather outside FIFA's offices in Florida, US, to demand that it ban ICE presence at World Cup events [Marco Bello/Reuters]By Kevin Hand and AFPPublished On 26 May 202626 May 2026Haiti’s first football World Cup appearance since 1974 is a source of immense pride.
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