"The coalition emphasized outsized danger for immigrant communities, racial and ethnic minority groups, and LGBTQ+ individuals, citing the absence of meaningful action from FIFA and the U.S. government."
"The letter warned of six major risks for those traveling to the United States, including violent and unconstitutional immigration enforcement and suppression of speech and protest."
"The organizations cited the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti at the hands of ICE agents as an example of the dangers of being in the United States right now."
Over 100 organizations have issued a travel warning for the U.S. as the 2026 World Cup nears, citing rising authoritarianism and violence under the Trump administration. The coalition, including the NAACP and the Immigrant Legal Resource Center, highlighted the deteriorating human rights situation and the lack of action from FIFA and the U.S. government. They warned of risks such as violent immigration enforcement, suppression of speech, and arbitrary denial of entry, particularly affecting immigrant communities, racial minorities, and LGBTQ+ individuals.
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