""The advisory is not meant to deter fans from attending games, but rather to prepare them. We are just encouraging people to be aware of the risks and be aware of their rights.""
""You're raising people's blood pressure with things that have happened in the past or elsewhere. This is California, this is Santa Clara County.""
""Recommendations in the advisory include turning off facial recognition and fingerprint passwords on phones, alerting family and friends of travel dates and destinations.""
Over 100 civil rights organizations have issued a travel advisory for fans attending the FIFA World Cup in the U.S., warning of risks such as arrest, detention, and invasive social media screening. The advisory aims to prepare tourists rather than deter them, encouraging awareness of rights and safety measures. Recommendations include disabling facial recognition on devices and informing family of travel plans. Local officials express concern about sensationalism but acknowledge the need for awareness regarding potential immigration enforcement.
Read at ABC7 San Francisco
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