An unintended consequence of US immigration policy: Some fans are skipping the World Cup in the US | CNN
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Some World Cup regulars are skipping matches hosted by the United States, voicing concerns about violent immigration crackdowns and visitor safety.

And I don’t blame them one bit.

  • KelvarCherry [They/Them]@piefed.blahaj.zoneEnglish
    2·
    25 days ago

    Probably 99% of the people who go to the World Cup will be fine.

    Brazil has a huge Football (USA Soccer) scene and makes up a large percentage of World Cup tourism. Being dark-skinned Hispanics, they are exactly who ICE targets.

    • merc@sh.itjust.works
      2·
      25 days ago

      Yep. They’re also typically loud and expressive, not quiet and submissive. So, if they encounter ICE they’re not likely to just play nice and deescalate.

      I can’t imagine this World Cup happening without at least a dozen Brazilians disappearing into ICE detention.