LA Police Unveil World Cup Security, ICE Not Enforcing

Los Angeles law enforcement officials have announced comprehensive security plans for the upcoming FIFA World Cup matches, confirming that federal immigration enforcement will not occur at tournament venues. The announcement came during a joint press conference with local, state, and federal agencies, aiming to address public concerns and outline safety protocols for the eight matches scheduled at SoFi Stadium beginning June 12.

Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna stated he received direct assurances from federal officials that while federal agents will be part of the overall security operation, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will not conduct civil immigration enforcement at any World Cup games or related events. The clarification follows recent rumors and protests by stadium workers who had expressed fear over potential immigration crackdowns. Sheriff Luna noted that any change to this policy would create significant problems.

Authorities highlighted that security preparations represent one of the largest operations in the region’s history, involving coordination between the Sheriff’s Department, Los Angeles Police, Inglewood Police, the FBI, and the Secret...