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- Rep. Nellie Pou (D-N.J.) introduced the Save the World Cup Act to bar federal funding for immigration enforcement within one mile of FIFA World Cup events in the United States this summer.
- The bill is co-sponsored by Rep. LaMonica McIver and Rep. Eric Swalwell.
- It follows concerns about ICE activities after incidents in Minnesota and aims to safeguard attendees.
- Pou warns that fear of enforcement could undermine the tournament.
