Story perspectives

Grandmother's ICE Detention Sparks FIFA World Cup Travel Warning

2/23/2026

Summary

Story summary

Karen Newton, a 65-year-old British grandmother, warns against traveling to the U.S. for the FIFA World Cup after six weeks in ICE detention due to her husband’s expired visa.
Newton described the detention as prison-like and lacking medical and legal support.
Experts, including Sepp Blatter, former FIFA president, urged fans to avoid U.S. amid strict immigration enforcement under the Trump administration.
Her experience highlights ongoing issues with ICE detention practices.

1 of 1

Story summary

Karen Newton, a 65-year-old British grandmother, warns against traveling to the U.S. for the FIFA World Cup after six weeks in ICE detention due to her husband’s expired visa.
Newton described the detention as prison-like and lacking medical and legal support.
Experts, including Sepp Blatter, former FIFA president, urged fans to avoid U.S. amid strict immigration enforcement under the Trump administration.
Her experience highlights ongoing issues with ICE detention practices.