DHS Secretary: ICE to Enforce Laws at World Cup, Not Conduct Mass Raids
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin clarified the role of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during the upcoming FIFA World Cup, stating that agents will be present to enforce laws but not to conduct mass arrests of undocumented migrants. In an interview with CBS News, Mullin emphasized that ICE's primary focus at the tournament, hosted across 16 cities in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, will be targeting serious criminals, individuals on terrorist watchlists, and those involved in counterfeit goods trafficking. He argued that media and Democratic critics have unfairly vilified ICE, noting that the agency has historically maintained a presence at major sporting events like the Super Bowl. The statement comes amid heightened political debate over increased immigration enforcement raids since President Donald Trump began his second term. Mullin stressed that while immigration enforcement remains part of ICE's mandate, operations at the World Cup will prioritize public safety and customs violations rather than broad sweeps of the general population.
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