Rights group raises concerns about US immigration enforcement measures during FIFA events

Rights group raises concerns about US immigration enforcement measures during FIFA events

Human Rights Watch (HRW) expressed concerns on Wednesday regarding the safety of noncitizens attending the 2026 World Cup in the US, following the arrest and deportation of an asylum seeker by authorities during the Club World Cup tournament final in New Jersey. The rights group condemned the incident and asserted that it violated the rights of asylum seekers. It also viewed it as the consequence of the US’s recent immigration policies. Minky Wo…