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.

  • merc@sh.itjust.works
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    22 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.