US immigrant rights groups mobilize in World Cup host cities

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 10:00 AM

Last updated Jun 1, 2026

US immigrant rights groups mobilize in World Cup host cities

Summary

More than 120 immigrant rights groups are organizing in 11 U.S. cities hosting the FIFA World Cup, which begins in two weeks. They aim to protect fans and residents from potential immigration enforcement actions during the tournament. In Los Angeles, a labor union representing hospitality workers at SoFi Stadium is threatening to strike if immigration agents do not stay away from the venue. The stadium is expected to host about 70,000 fans per match this summer, raising concerns about potential rights violations.

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Key Details

•More than 120 groups are warning visitors about rights violations.
•Activists are taking action as the World Cup nears.
•SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles could see a labor strike.
•The venue is expected to host 70,000 fans per match.

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What they're saying

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More than 120 groups issued warning to 10 million visitors about ‘serious rights violations’ under Trump With the Fifa World Cup just two weeks away, immigrant rights advocates in the 11 US host cities are mobilizing to protect fans and residents from immigration enforcement activities this summer. In Los Angeles, a labor union representing more than 2,000 hospitality workers at SoFi Stadium is threatening to strike if agents do not stay away from the venue, which is expected to draw about 70,000 fans per match. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Claire Wang

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