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Rights Groups Warn World Cup Visitors of US ICE Threats

4/24/2026

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Over 120 rights groups, including the ACLU, issued a travel advisory warning World Cup 2026 visitors of rights violations.
The advisory warns fans, players and journalists could face denial, arrest, deportation or racial profiling by ICE.
Jamil Dakwar, ACLU human rights program director, urged FIFA president Gianni Infantino to pressure the United States to protect travelers.
FIFA created an expedited visa appointment process that does not guarantee approval.

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Over 120 rights groups, including the ACLU, issued a travel advisory warning World Cup 2026 visitors of rights violations.
The advisory warns fans, players and journalists could face denial, arrest, deportation or racial profiling by ICE.
Jamil Dakwar, ACLU human rights program director, urged FIFA president Gianni Infantino to pressure the United States to protect travelers.
FIFA created an expedited visa appointment process that does not guarantee approval.