ICE will prioritize security over deportations during World Cup; will consider immigration status in face of threats

U.S. immigration authorities will focus on ensuring national security and safeguarding the upcoming World Cup, rather than enforcing immigration laws, according to the White House's "border czar," Tom Homan. He emphasized that the agency's primary responsibility is to carry out national security duties and keep the event safe from significant threats.

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We have a national security responsibility that we are going to carry out

"We have a national security responsibility that we are going to carry out," Homan told ACB. He clarified that the mission's priority is not to arrest individuals residing in the country illegally but to maintain the event's safety. However, he cautioned that an individual's immigration status would become a factor if a direct threat to the tournament's security were identified.

When questioned about whether the general public and foreign visitors should be concerned about potential immigration arrests by ICE during the tournament, Homan reiterated that the agency's focus remains exclusively on risk prevention and protection logistics. "We are focused on national security issues, and that is what we will concentrate on," the "border czar" concluded.

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If we find a national security problem and it involves an illegal alien, of course we are going to take action.

The World Cup this year will be jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

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We are focused on national security issues, and that is what we will concentrate on.