"While Fifa and host cities prepare for the World Cup, the Trump administration is escalating dangerous policies which put immigrant communities, foreign visitors and residents at risk, said Jamil Dakwar, director of the human rights programme at the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). The perception and impression that you get is that Fifa is dragging itself into becoming part of a public relations tool to normalise an increasingly authoritarian US government. That is a real concern and we're very troubled about that."
"Attending a soccer match should never result in arbitrary detention or deportation, Norona said. The threat of excessive policing, including immigration enforcement, at World Cup venues are deeply troubling, and Fifa cannot be silent. Fifa must obtain binding guarantees from US authorities that the tournament will be a safe space for all, regardless of political stance, opinion or immigration status."
Human rights organisations warn that local communities and travelling fans face risks of immigration raids, racial profiling, arbitrary detention, and deportation during the World Cup. The Sport and Rights Alliance delivered seven requests to FIFA ahead of the World Cup draw, demanding binding protections against unlawful immigration enforcement and excessive policing. The Trump administration’s policies are described as escalating threats to immigrant communities, foreign visitors and residents. Concerns include the normalization of authoritarian practices through major events and the urgent need for FIFA to obtain guarantees from US authorities to ensure the tournament is a safe space for all.
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